Center Street Elem School

Fairfield PSD 112
200 W Center St
Fairfield, IL 62837
296 Students
Middle School 4th - 8th
School Overview
Center Street Elementary School, located in Fairfield, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. Operating as part of the Fairfield Public School District 112, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic achievement with the social and emotional development of its students. By focusing on fundamental skills and providing a supportive atmosphere, the school aims to prepare children for their future educational transitions.

The school is known for its role as a key community hub in Fairfield, emphasizing a partnership between teachers, parents, and local residents. With a commitment to small-town values and a student-centered curriculum, Center Street Elementary strives to meet the diverse learning needs of its student body while maintaining a focus on character development and community involvement. It remains a primary choice for families in the area seeking a nurturing and reliable public education for their primary-grade children.
296
Total Students
23.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    262 (88.5%)
  • Two or More
    14 (4.7%)
  • Hispanic
    13 (4.4%)
  • Black
    4 (1.4%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Fairfield PSD 112
Phone: (618)842-2679
Website: http://www.fairfieldcolts.com
Grade Range: 4th - 8th
Total Students: 296
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.5
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
Grade 4 69
Grade 5 62
Grade 6 45
Grade 7 56
Grade 8 64
Gender Ratio