Porta Central

www.porta202.org

281 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 6th

School Overview

Porta Central, located at 1500 Owen Avenue in Petersburg, Illinois, serves as a primary educational facility within the PORTA Community Unit School District #202. Situated in the heart of Menard County, the school plays a central role in the local community by providing foundational academic instruction to its students. The facility is designed to foster a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core educational standards, social development, and preparation for future academic transitions within the district.

Beyond its focus on traditional classroom curriculum, Porta Central is deeply integrated into the culture of the Petersburg area. As part of a district that prides itself on small-town values and a strong sense of community, the school encourages active parent involvement and collaboration between staff and families. By maintaining a balance between rigorous educational goals and a nurturing atmosphere, Porta Central strives to ensure that students build a strong, confident start to their academic careers.

281

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Porta Central
Demographic	Student Count
White	265
Hispanic	1
Black	2
Two or More	12
American Indian	1

White
265 (94.3 %)
Two or More
12 (4.3 %)
Black
2 (0.7 %)
Hispanic
1 (0.4 %)
American Indian
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:	Porta CUSD 202
Phone:	(217)632-7781
Website:	http://www.porta202.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 6th
Total Students:	281
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 59

Grade 6 77