Central Elem School
350 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Central Elementary School, located at 15501 E Avenue L in Lewistown, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Lewistown Community Unit School District #97. As a primary school, it focuses on the essential academic and social development of students in their early formative years, fostering a supportive environment designed to build core competencies in literacy, mathematics, and science. The school is situated in a rural, close-knit community, which typically allows for a dedicated focus on personalized attention and a strong partnership between faculty, parents, and local residents.
The institution is committed to preparing its students for success as they transition into the upper grades of the district. Beyond its core curriculum, the school emphasizes the importance of community values and character development, aiming to create a welcoming atmosphere where children can thrive both academically and emotionally. By leveraging its role within the Lewistown district, Central Elementary provides a structured, stable, and community-oriented learning experience that serves as the bedrock for its students' long-term educational journeys.
The institution is committed to preparing its students for success as they transition into the upper grades of the district. Beyond its core curriculum, the school emphasizes the importance of community values and character development, aiming to create a welcoming atmosphere where children can thrive both academically and emotionally. By leveraging its role within the Lewistown district, Central Elementary provides a structured, stable, and community-oriented learning experience that serves as the bedrock for its students' long-term educational journeys.
350
Total Students
28.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 337 |
| Black | 1 |
| Two or More | 12 |
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White337 (96.3 %)
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Two or More12 (3.4 %)
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Black1 (0.3 %)
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: | Lewistown CUSD 97 |
| Phone: | (309)547-2231 |
| Website: | http://www.lewistown97.com |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 6th |
| Total Students: | 350 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 28.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
46
Kindergarten
40
Grade 1
52
Grade 2
48
Grade 3
40
Grade 4
38
Grade 5
41
Grade 6
44
Grade 8
1
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 46 |
| Kindergarten | 40 |
| Grade 1 | 52 |
| Grade 2 | 48 |
| Grade 3 | 40 |
| Grade 4 | 38 |
| Grade 5 | 41 |
| Grade 6 | 44 |
| Grade 8 | 1 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 167 | 47.7% |
| Male | 183 | 52.3% |
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
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