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.
350
Total Students
28.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Elem School
Demographic Student Count
White337
Black1
Two or More12
  • White
    337 (96.3 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (3.4 %)
  • Black
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Central Elem School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten46
Kindergarten40
Grade 152
Grade 248
Grade 340
Grade 438
Grade 541
Grade 644
Grade 81
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Central Elem School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female16747.7%
Male18352.3%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)