School Overview
Central Elementary School, located at 910 Central Avenue in Wilmette, Illinois, is a highly regarded public primary school serving students in the Wilmette Public Schools District 39. The school is known for its strong commitment to academic excellence, fostering a nurturing and inclusive learning environment that focuses on both the intellectual and social-emotional development of its students. Serving children from kindergarten through fourth grade, Central Elementary emphasizes foundational literacy and numeracy skills while offering a diverse curriculum that encourages curiosity, collaboration, and critical thinking.

The school is a central fixture of the Wilmette community, benefiting from a high level of parental involvement and a robust partnership between educators and families. Its facilities are designed to support a wide range of learning experiences, and the staff is recognized for employing modern pedagogical strategies that cater to individual student needs. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and high standards for student achievement, Central Elementary School consistently plays a vital role in preparing its pupils for future academic success in the district’s middle and high school programs.
442
Total Students
33.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Elem School
Demographic Student Count
White364
Hispanic15
Black2
Asian17
Two or More44
  • White
    364 (82.4 %)
  • Two or More
    44 (10.0 %)
  • Asian
    17 (3.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    15 (3.4 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.5 %)
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: Wilmette SD 39
Phone: (847)512-6100
Website: http://www.wilmette39.org
Grade Range: K - 4th
Total Students: 442
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.2
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 5
Kindergarten 91
Grade 1 81
Grade 2 96
Grade 3 83
Grade 4 86

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Central Elem School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten5
Kindergarten91
Grade 181
Grade 296
Grade 383
Grade 486
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Central Elem School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female21248%
Male23052%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)