Centennial School

www.unit11.org

165 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 4th

School Overview

Centennial School, located at 135 W 5th St in El Paso, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within the El Paso-Gridley Community Unit School District #11. As a public elementary school, it provides a foundational learning environment for students in the local community, focusing on academic development, social-emotional growth, and the cultivation of essential skills necessary for success in their middle and high school years.

The school is known for fostering a supportive, small-town atmosphere where educators emphasize personalized attention and community involvement. By integrating core curriculum standards with a commitment to character building, Centennial School aims to prepare its students to become responsible and engaged citizens, reflecting the broader values and collaborative spirit of the El Paso area.

165

Total Students

12.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Centennial School
Demographic	Student Count
White	144
Hispanic	9
Black	3
Two or More	9

White
144 (87.3%)
Hispanic
9 (5.5%)
Two or More
9 (5.5%)
Black
3 (1.8%)

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:	El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11
Phone:	(309)527-4435
Website:	http://www.unit11.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 4th
Total Students:	165
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
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 3 73

Grade 4 92