Central 3-4 Middle School

Central CUSD 3
PO Box 219
Golden, IL 62339
110 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 4th
School Overview
Central 3-4 Middle School is a public educational institution located in Golden, Illinois, serving students in the third and fourth grades. As part of the Central Community Unit School District 3, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction tailored to the developmental needs of young elementary-aged children. Its location in a small, rural community allows for a close-knit learning environment where faculty and staff can emphasize individualized attention and student engagement within a smaller classroom setting.

The school is dedicated to fostering both academic growth and social development, acting as a critical bridge between early primary education and the later intermediate grades. By maintaining a focus on core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science, Central 3-4 Middle School aims to build a strong educational base for its students. As a rural district school, it plays a vital role in the Golden community, often emphasizing school spirit and parental involvement to support student success throughout these formative years.
110
Total Students
10.2
Full-Time Teachers
10.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    102 (92.7 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (4.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.9 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.9 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.9 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Central CUSD 3
Phone: (217)696-4652
Website: http://www.cusd3.com
Grade Range: 3rd - 4th
Total Students: 110
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 3 66
Grade 4 44
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Central Elementary Grade School
Central CUSD 3
180 Students
PO Box 379
Camp Point, IL 62320 (5.0 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd