Central Primary Sch

www.central51.net

700 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Central Primary School, located at 1400 Newcastle Rd in Washington, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Washington School District 52. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for students in the early stages of their academic careers, typically focusing on primary grade levels. By emphasizing early literacy, fundamental mathematical skills, and social-emotional development, the school strives to build a strong base that prepares young learners for their future educational journeys.

Beyond academics, Central Primary School is an integral part of the Washington community, often focusing on cultivating a sense of belonging and partnership between teachers, students, and parents. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while incorporating engaging learning activities that encourage curiosity and collaborative problem-solving. Through its commitment to a well-rounded educational experience, Central Primary School plays a vital role in the long-term success and growth of its students within the local community.

700

Total Students

43.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Primary Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	594
Hispanic	38
Black	23
Asian	8
Two or More	35
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
594 (84.9%)
Hispanic
38 (5.4%)
Two or More
35 (5.0%)
Black
23 (3.3%)
Asian
8 (1.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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 SD 51
Phone:	(309)444-3580
Website:	http://www.central51.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	700
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
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

Pre-Kindergarten 41

Kindergarten 131

Grade 1 117

Grade 2 128

Grade 3 137

Grade 4 146