Jordan Elem School

(618)532-1907

www.ccs135.com

228 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 3rd

School Overview

Jordan Elementary School, located at 311 Airport Road in Centralia, Illinois, serves as a primary educational institution within the Centralia City School District 135. The school is dedicated to fostering a foundational learning environment for elementary-aged students, focusing on core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. By providing a structured curriculum, the school aims to build the necessary skills and confidence students need to succeed as they progress toward middle school and beyond.

Beyond academics, Jordan Elementary places a strong emphasis on the social and emotional development of its student body. The school culture encourages community, collaboration, and character building, often leveraging its local connection to the Centralia area to create a supportive, small-town atmosphere. With a commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its students, the school works closely with families and the community to ensure that every child is provided with the resources and encouragement required for a positive start to their educational journey.

228

Total Students

18.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jordan Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	126
Hispanic	9
Black	49
Asian	2
Two or More	41
Pacific Islander	1

White
126 (55.3%)
Black
49 (21.5%)
Two or More
41 (18.0%)
Hispanic
9 (3.9%)
Asian
2 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Centralia SD 135
Phone:	(618)532-1907
Website:	http://www.ccs135.com
Grade Range:	2nd - 3rd
Total Students:	228
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
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 1 2

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 125