Columbia Central School

www.sd194.org

646 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Columbia Central School, located at 94 Richton Road in Steger, Illinois, serves as a primary educational institution within the Steger School District 194. Catering to a diverse student body, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while promoting the social and emotional development of its students. The school works closely with the local community to ensure that its curriculum aligns with state standards, aiming to prepare students for successful transitions to higher grade levels within the district.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Columbia Central School places a significant focus on cultivating a positive school culture characterized by inclusivity and active student engagement. The school staff often utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to meet the individual needs of learners, incorporating technology and collaborative activities to enhance classroom experiences. By prioritizing both rigorous instruction and character development, the school strives to empower its students to become responsible, lifelong learners and active participants in their community.

646

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbia Central School
Demographic	Student Count
White	117
Hispanic	260
Black	204
Asian	2
Two or More	61
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
260 (40.2%)
Black
204 (31.6%)
White
117 (18.1%)
Two or More
61 (9.4%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Steger SD 194
Phone:	(708)753-4700
Website:	http://www.sd194.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	646
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
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 5 159

Grade 6 165

Grade 7 167

Grade 8 155