Serving 131 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, A-c Central Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 131 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
A-c Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
A-c Central Elementary School's student population of 131 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
131 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
A-c Central Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A-c Central Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1085 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
2%
16%
White
97%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A-c Central Elementary School's ranking?
A-c Central Elementary School is ranked #1085 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend A-c Central Elementary School?
131 students attend A-c Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of A-c Central Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of A-c Central Elementary School?
A-c Central Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does A-c Central Elementary School offer ?
A-c Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is A-c Central Elementary School part of?
A-c Central Elementary School is part of A-C Central CUSD 262 School District.
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