School Overview
Central Elementary School, located at 910 Central Avenue in Wilmette, Illinois, is a highly regarded public primary school serving students in the Wilmette Public Schools District 39. The school is known for its strong commitment to academic excellence, fostering a nurturing and inclusive learning environment that focuses on both the intellectual and social-emotional development of its students. Serving children from kindergarten through fourth grade, Central Elementary emphasizes foundational literacy and numeracy skills while offering a diverse curriculum that encourages curiosity, collaboration, and critical thinking.

The school is a central fixture of the Wilmette community, benefiting from a high level of parental involvement and a robust partnership between educators and families. Its facilities are designed to support a wide range of learning experiences, and the staff is recognized for employing modern pedagogical strategies that cater to individual student needs. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and high standards for student achievement, Central Elementary School consistently plays a vital role in preparing its pupils for future academic success in the district’s middle and high school programs.
485
Total Students
39.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Elem School
Demographic Student Count
White394
Hispanic24
Black2
Asian16
Two or More49
  • White
    394 (81.2%)
  • Two or More
    49 (10.1%)
  • Hispanic
    24 (4.9%)
  • Asian
    16 (3.3%)
  • Black
    2 (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: Wilmette SD 39
Phone: (847)512-6100
Website: http://www.wilmette39.org
Grade Range: K - 4th
Total Students: 485
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 10
Kindergarten 100
Grade 1 86
Grade 2 101
Grade 3 84
Grade 4 104

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Central Elem School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten10
Kindergarten100
Grade 186
Grade 2101
Grade 384
Grade 4104
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Central Elem School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female21444.1%
Male27155.9%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)