Central Park Elem School

www.msd143.com/centralpark

646 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Central Park Elementary School, located in Midlothian, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Bremen School District 228 community. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing core academic development alongside social and emotional growth. By focusing on fundamental skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, the school aims to prepare its student body for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Central Park Elementary strives to be a community-centered school that encourages parental involvement and civic responsibility. The faculty and staff prioritize creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are motivated to achieve their personal best. Through various extracurricular activities and a commitment to structured classroom instruction, the school works to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that addresses the diverse needs of the Midlothian community.

646

Total Students

46.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Park Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	143
Hispanic	304
Black	166
Asian	2
Two or More	15
American Indian	14
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
304 (47.1 %)
Black
166 (25.7 %)
White
143 (22.1 %)
Two or More
15 (2.3 %)
American Indian
14 (2.2 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	Midlothian SD 143
Phone:	(708)385-0045
Website:	http://www.msd143.com/centralpark
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	646
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
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 65

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 69

Grade 6 79

Grade 7 87

Grade 8 98