Central Elementary School serves 341 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 341 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Central Elementary School's student population of 341 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
341 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Central Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
15%
28%
Black
3%
16%
White
73%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
341 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Central Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?
Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
Central Elementary School is part of Pontiac CCSD 429 School District.
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