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Central School

410 Mccarthy Rd
Lemont, IL 60439
Central School serves 540 students in grades 4-5. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 540 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Central School's student population of 540 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
540 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Central School is 0.33, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
9%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
81%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.33
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Central School?
540 students attend Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Central School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central School?
Central School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Central School offer ?
Central School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Central School part of?

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 540 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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