Central Elem
344 Students
Middle School 4th - 6th
School Overview
Central Elementary School, located at 215 E Central Blvd in Kewanee, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Kewanee Community Unit School District 229. As an elementary school, it focuses on the developmental needs of young learners, typically providing a curriculum centered on core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is situated in a central part of the community, reflecting its role as a neighborhood hub designed to foster early academic growth, social-emotional development, and foundational learning habits for children in their formative years.
Beyond the standard classroom curriculum, Central Elementary is committed to creating a supportive environment that prepares students for the transition to middle school. Like many schools in the Kewanee district, it emphasizes a sense of community and partnership between educators, students, and families. The school environment is structured to help children build essential communication and critical thinking skills, ensuring that each student receives the personalized attention necessary to succeed in a safe and inclusive setting.
Beyond the standard classroom curriculum, Central Elementary is committed to creating a supportive environment that prepares students for the transition to middle school. Like many schools in the Kewanee district, it emphasizes a sense of community and partnership between educators, students, and families. The school environment is structured to help children build essential communication and critical thinking skills, ensuring that each student receives the personalized attention necessary to succeed in a safe and inclusive setting.
344
Total Students
27.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 198 |
| Hispanic | 92 |
| Black | 24 |
| Two or More | 28 |
| American Indian | 2 |
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White198 (57.6 %)
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Hispanic92 (26.7 %)
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Two or More28 (8.1 %)
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Black24 (7.0 %)
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American Indian2 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Kewanee CUSD 229 |
| Phone: | (309)853-4290 |
| Website: | http://kcud229.org |
| Grade Range: | 4th - 6th |
| Total Students: | 344 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 27.8 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 4
122
Grade 5
114
Grade 6
108
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 4 | 122 |
| Grade 5 | 114 |
| Grade 6 | 108 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 170 | 49.4% |
| Male | 174 | 50.6% |
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
250 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th