Central Intermediate School

Ottawa ESD 141
711 E McKinley Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350
343 Students
Middle School 5th - 6th
School Overview
Central Intermediate School, located at 711 E McKinley Rd in Ottawa, Illinois, serves as a key educational facility within the Ottawa Elementary School District 141. The school is specifically dedicated to educating students in the intermediate grade levels, typically focusing on the transition between primary elementary education and middle school. Its curriculum is designed to foster foundational academic skills while encouraging student growth in a supportive, age-appropriate environment.

The school is well-integrated into the Ottawa community, emphasizing both academic achievement and social-emotional development. By providing a structured setting that bridges the gap between early elementary years and more advanced middle school coursework, Central Intermediate aims to prepare its student body for the challenges of higher grades. The campus serves as a central hub for district activities, reflecting a commitment to student engagement, collaborative learning, and the overall educational progress of the local community.
343
Total Students
30.8
Full-Time Teachers
11.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    246 (71.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    58 (16.9 %)
  • Two or More
    21 (6.1 %)
  • Black
    14 (4.1 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (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: Ottawa ESD 141
Phone: (815)433-3761
Website: http://www.oes141.org
Grade Range: 5th - 6th
Total Students: 343
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.1
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 5 169
Grade 6 174
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Shepherd Middle School
Ottawa ESD 141
389 Students
701 E McKinley Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350 (0.1 miles away)
Middle School 7th - 8th
LaSalle Co Detention Center 6-8
Wallace CCSD 195
707 Etna Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350 (3.5 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th