New Central Elem School

Havana CUSD 126
215 N Pearl St
Havana, IL 62644
276 Students
Elementary School K - 4th
School Overview
New Central Elementary School, located at 215 N Pearl St in Havana, Illinois, serves as a primary educational institution for the local community within the Havana Community Unit School District 126. As a small-town public school, it is dedicated to providing foundational academic instruction to students in the early grade levels, focusing on building essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills in a supportive, neighborhood-centered environment.

The school is known for its role in fostering a close-knit educational experience typical of rural Illinois communities. By prioritizing small class sizes and personalized attention, New Central Elementary aims to create a nurturing atmosphere where students can develop their academic potential while participating in a curriculum aligned with state standards. Its presence on North Pearl Street places it at the heart of Havana, serving as a hub for both student learning and parental engagement in the surrounding Mason County area.
276
Total Students
25.8
Full-Time Teachers
10.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    257 (93.1 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (4.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    5 (1.8 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.4 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4 %)
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: Havana CUSD 126
Phone: (309)543-2241
Website: http://www.havana126.net
Grade Range: K - 4th
Total Students: 276
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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
Kindergarten 55
Grade 1 72
Grade 2 46
Grade 3 46
Grade 4 57
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Central Elem School
Lewistown CUSD 97
350 Students
15501 E Avenue L
Lewistown, IL 61542 (7.6 miles away)
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