Centennial Elem School

294 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Centennial Elementary School, located at 308 S Pleasant Ave in Polo, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Polo Community School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students in their formative years. It serves as a central hub for elementary education in the area, emphasizing core curriculum standards while promoting a positive school culture.

The school is characterized by its commitment to the success of its students, often focusing on small-town values that encourage close collaboration between teachers, parents, and the community. By providing a structured and nurturing atmosphere, Centennial Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school, ensuring they have the fundamental skills and confidence necessary for future academic endeavors.

294

Total Students

18.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Centennial Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	266
Hispanic	20
Black	1
Two or More	7

White
266 (90.5%)
Hispanic
20 (6.8%)
Two or More
7 (2.4%)
Black
1 (0.3%)

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:	Polo CUSD 222
Phone:	(815)946-3811
Website:	http://poloschools.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	294
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
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 55

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 35