Prairie Central Primary West

School Overview
Prairie Central Primary West, located in Chenoa, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational facility within the Prairie Central Community Unit School District No. 8. The school is dedicated to the early developmental years of childhood, typically focusing on students in the pre-kindergarten through primary grade levels. By fostering a supportive and structured environment, the school emphasizes the development of fundamental academic skills alongside social-emotional growth, aiming to build a strong base for students before they transition to the district's upper elementary and middle school programs.

As a community-focused institution, Prairie Central Primary West reflects the values of the surrounding Chenoa area, prioritizing collaboration between educators, parents, and the local community. The school utilizes a curriculum designed to meet state standards while catering to the unique learning needs of young children, often incorporating interactive and play-based learning strategies. By maintaining a smaller, localized setting, the school provides an intimate atmosphere that helps young students feel comfortable, engaged, and prepared for their future academic endeavors within the district.
244
Total Students
16.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prairie Central Primary West
Demographic Student Count
White207
Hispanic15
Black3
Asian1
Two or More18
  • White
    207 (84.8%)
  • Two or More
    18 (7.4%)
  • Hispanic
    15 (6.1%)
  • Black
    3 (1.2%)
  • 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: Prairie Central CUSD 8
Phone: (815)945-2971
Website: http://www.prairiecentral.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 1st
Total Students: 244
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 96
Kindergarten 72
Grade 1 75
Grade 2 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Prairie Central Primary West
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten96
Kindergarten72
Grade 175
Grade 21
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Prairie Central Primary West
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female10944.7%
Male13555.3%
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