Central City Elem School

www.ccs133.com

276 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Central City Elementary School, located at 129 Douglas St in Centralia, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As a public elementary school, it focuses on providing core academic instruction to students in the surrounding area, fostering a learning environment centered on fundamental skills in subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science. The school is part of the broader Centralia educational landscape, aiming to support the developmental needs of young children while preparing them for their transition into middle school.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school plays a vital role in the social and community fabric of Centralia. By offering a structured environment for students during their formative years, Central City Elementary emphasizes the importance of community engagement and basic educational standards. While specific offerings may evolve to meet district requirements, the school remains a key point of reference for families in the 62801 zip code looking to provide their children with a stable and consistent local primary education.

276

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central City Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	228
Hispanic	15
Black	9
Asian	1
Two or More	23

White
228 (82.6%)
Two or More
23 (8.3%)
Hispanic
15 (5.4%)
Black
9 (3.3%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Central City SD 133
Phone:	(618)532-9521
Website:	http://www.ccs133.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	276
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
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

Pre-Kindergarten 4

Kindergarten 22

Grade 1 27

Grade 2 27

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 24

Grade 6 38

Grade 7 30

Grade 8 30