Central Intermediate Sch

www.central51.net

735 Students

Middle School 4th - 8th

School Overview

Central Intermediate School, located at 1301 Eagle Ave in Washington, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within the Washington School District 52. The school typically focuses on the transition years between elementary and middle school, catering to students in the intermediate grades—specifically 3rd through 5th grade. It is recognized for providing a structured learning environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development necessary for students during this pivotal stage of their education.

The school is deeply integrated into the Washington community and is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive, student-centered culture. By utilizing a curriculum designed to build foundational skills in core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science, Central Intermediate emphasizes both individual achievement and collaborative learning. With its dedicated staff and community-focused approach, the school strives to prepare its students for the academic challenges they will face as they advance toward middle and high school.

735

Total Students

43.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Intermediate Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	673
Hispanic	28
Black	5
Asian	9
Two or More	20

White
673 (91.6 %)
Hispanic
28 (3.8 %)
Two or More
20 (2.7 %)
Asian
9 (1.2 %)
Black
5 (0.7 %)

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:	Central SD 51
Phone:	(309)444-3943
Website:	http://www.central51.net
Grade Range:	4th - 8th
Total Students:	735
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
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 4 133

Grade 5 148

Grade 6 166

Grade 7 128

Grade 8 160