Central Elem School

central27.homestead.com/

183 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Central Elementary School, located at 100 7th St in Lincoln, Illinois, serves as a primary educational institution within the Lincoln Elementary School District 27. The school is dedicated to providing a foundational academic experience for students in the early grades, focusing on core curriculum development, literacy, and numeracy. As part of the Lincoln community, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to foster both the social and intellectual growth of its young students.

Beyond its standard academic offerings, Central Elementary plays a vital role in the local community by acting as a hub for family engagement and early childhood development. The school utilizes a variety of teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student body, often integrating technology and collaborative activities to prepare children for their future academic transitions. By prioritizing a positive school culture and consistent communication with parents, Central Elementary strives to establish a strong educational base for the children of Lincoln.

183

Total Students

16.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	162
Hispanic	5
Black	6
Two or More	10

White
162 (88.5 %)
Two or More
10 (5.5 %)
Black
6 (3.3 %)
Hispanic
5 (2.7 %)

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:	Lincoln ESD 27
Phone:	(217)732-3386
Website:	http://central27.homestead.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	183
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
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

Pre-Kindergarten 15

Kindergarten 18

Grade 1 23

Grade 2 21

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 33