Central Junior High

Kewanee CUSD 229
215 E Central Blvd
Kewanee, IL 61443
250 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Central Junior High School, located at 215 E Central Blvd in Kewanee, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution for the local community. As part of the Kewanee Community Unit School District 229, the school focuses on the academic and social development of students during their transition between elementary and high school. The facility provides a structured environment designed to meet the unique needs of early adolescents, emphasizing fundamental skill building and preparation for future secondary education.

The school is an integral part of the Kewanee public education system, reflecting the district's commitment to fostering a supportive learning atmosphere. By offering a curriculum that balances core subjects with student development, Central Junior High aims to equip its students with the academic foundation and character traits necessary for success in high school and beyond. It remains a central hub for the district's middle-level learners, promoting both individual growth and community engagement.
250
Total Students
18.4
Full-Time Teachers
13.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    140 (56.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    63 (25.2 %)
  • Two or More
    24 (9.6 %)
  • Black
    22 (8.8 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4 %)
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: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 250
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.6
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
Grade 7 111
Grade 8 139
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Central Elem
Kewanee CUSD 229
344 Students
215 E Central Blvd
Kewanee, IL 61443 (0.0 miles away)
Middle School 4th - 6th