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Central Elementary School

Summary:

Central Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Lewistown, Illinois, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 350 students. The school is part of the Lewistown CUSD 97 district, which is ranked 673 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central Elementary School consistently underperforms compared to the state and district averages in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 11.1% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 18.5% for the district and 41.2% for the state. Similarly, only 9.2% of students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 12.1% for the district and 28.4% for the state. The school also struggles to support the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 25% of Illinois elementary schools for White students, Special Education students, and Low Socioeconomic Status students in both ELA and Mathematics. Additionally, Central Elementary School has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 3.2% in 2019-2020 to 17.3% in 2023-2024, which is notably higher than the state average of 15.6% for the 2021-2022 school year.

When comparing Central Elementary School to the nearby schools, such as Midwest Central Primary School, it becomes evident that the school is underperforming academically. The high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (57.14% in 2022-2023) at Central Elementary School indicates that the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which may contribute to the academic struggles observed. Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.5 in 2022-2023 and higher spending per student, the declining performance and high chronic absenteeism rates suggest that targeted interventions and a comprehensive review of instructional practices and resource allocation may be necessary to improve student outcomes and better serve the Lewistown community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 15501 E Avenue L
       Lewistown, IL  61542-9454

(309) 547-2231

District: Lewistown CUSD 97

SchoolDigger Rank:
1673rd of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,322 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  350

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.3%
Two or more races:
3.4%
African American:
0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.1% Help


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Compare Details Central Elementary School ranks worse than 80.9% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.29. (See more...)
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Compare Details Central Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2015 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.3. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Elementary School 1673rd of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Central Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Lewistown CUSD 97:

SchoolDigger ranks Lewistown CUSD 97 673rd of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 11.66 1933rd 2046 5.5%
2017 18.89 1720th 2044 15.9%
2018 23.81 1559th 2037 23.5%
2019 25.77 1557th 2086 25.4%
2021 26.28 1377th 1948 29.3%
2022 31.98 1346th 2082 35.4%
2023 28.11 1445th 2077 30.4%
2024 20.29 1673rd 2067 19.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.38 338th 640 47.2%
2022 27.22 850th 1113 23.6%
2023 37.82 644th 1156 44.3%
2024 16.17 1144th 1195 4.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.41 1495th 1765 15.3%
2019 30.65 1353rd 1816 25.5%
2021 26.22 1206th 1514 20.3%
2022 39.03 1046th 1763 40.7%
2023 37.36 1114th 1808 38.4%
2024 29.97 1310th 1793 26.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.13 1442nd 1964 26.6%
2019 27.05 1491st 2019 26.2%
2021 26.72 1206th 1680 28.2%
2022 35.95 1180th 1970 40.1%
2023 30.03 1327th 1957 32.2%
2024 21.58 1540th 1942 20.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.48 480th 907 47.1%
2024 20.61 809th 886 8.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.76 1652nd 1972 16.2%
2019 24.56 1548th 2019 23.3%
2021 21.32 1369th 1707 19.8%
2022 25.94 1412th 1977 28.6%
2023 27.66 1385th 1984 30.2%
2024 18.84 1615th 1959 17.6%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.33 1401st 1463 4.2%
2019 11.62 1379th 1462 5.7%
2021 13.54 1227th 1308 6.2%
2022 15.30 1296th 1425 9.1%
2023 13.63 1309th 1419 7.8%
2024 9.44 1338th 1392 3.9%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Central Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 21.25 934th 1185 21.2%
2004 30.98 880th 1204 26.9%
2005 52.30 683rd 1209 43.5%
2006 51.31 726th 1272 42.9%
2007 49.21 772nd 1287 40.0%
2008 48.54 785th 1293 39.3%
2009 52.91 724th 1318 45.1%
2010 51.21 766th 1327 42.3%
2011 30.92 1044th 1344 22.3%
2012 20.33 1164th 1365 14.7%
2013 24.49 1092nd 1367 20.1%
2014 34.70 913th 1322 30.9%
2015 20.30 1067th 1302 18.0%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Central Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 401 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 402
1999 402 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 404
2000 401 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 403
2001 318 0 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 324
2002 306 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 308
2003 306 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 308
2004 301 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 302
2005 308 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2006 309 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 309
2007 283 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 284
2008 278 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 281
2009 274 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 276
2010 266 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2011 271 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 273
2012 275 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 275
2013 279 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 280
2014 211 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 212
2015 204 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 206
2016 356 3 0 2 0 0 5 0 366
2017 355 0 0 2 0 0 5 0 362
2018 357 0 0 2 0 0 9 0 368
2019 356 0 0 2 0 0 9 0 367
2020 347 0 0 1 0 0 9 0 357
2021 334 0 0 2 0 0 10 0 346
2022 328 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 337
2023 337 1 0 0 0 0 12 0 350

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Central Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 402 29.0 13.9 n/a
1999 404 30.0 13.5 n/a
2000 403 28.0 14.4 n/a
2001 324 43.0 7.5 n/a
2002 308 25.0 12.3 65.9
2003 308 25.0 12.3 65.9
2004 302 22.0 13.7 71.2
2005 311 23.0 13.5 83.6
2006 309 21.0 14.7 75.7
2007 284 18.0 15.8 72.2
2008 281 16.0 17.6 70.1
2009 276 17.0 16.2 78.6
2010 268 16.0 16.7 76.1
2011 273 15.5 17.5 80.6
2012 275 n/a n/a 45.1
2013 280 19.6 14.2 47.9
2014 212 17.0 12.4 46.7
2015 206 15.0 13.7 48.1
2016 366 24.0 15.2 57.1
2017 362 22.0 16.4 53.6
2018 368 24.0 15.3 59.2
2019 367 24.2 15.1 58.3
2020 357 27.0 13.2 50.4
2021 346 n/a n/a n/a
2022 337 26.0 12.9 43
2023 350 28.0 12.5 57.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Central Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 402 29.0 13.9 n/a
1999 404 30.0 13.5 n/a
2000 403 28.0 14.4 n/a
2001 324 43.0 7.5 n/a
2002 308 25.0 12.3 65.9
2003 308 25.0 12.3 65.9
2004 302 22.0 13.7 71.2
2005 311 23.0 13.5 83.6
2006 309 21.0 14.7 75.7
2007 284 18.0 15.8 72.2
2008 281 16.0 17.6 70.1
2009 276 17.0 16.2 78.6
2010 268 16.0 16.7 76.1
2011 273 15.5 17.5 80.6
2012 275 n/a n/a 45.1
2013 280 19.6 14.2 47.9
2014 212 17.0 12.4 46.7
2015 206 15.0 13.7 48.1
2016 366 24.0 15.2 57.1
2017 362 22.0 16.4 53.6
2018 368 24.0 15.3 59.2
2019 367 24.2 15.1 58.3
2020 357 27.0 13.2 50.4
2021 346 n/a n/a n/a
2022 337 26.0 12.9 43
2023 350 28.0 12.5 57.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal Meningococcal
201698.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%24.3%98.4%88.0%13.1%10.9%
201797.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%22.8%96.2%98.1%12.2%10.6%
201897.3%97.6%97.6%97.6%24.7%96.7%98.1%12.8%12.0%
201996.5%96.2%96.2%96.2%24.2%95.1%96.7%14.1%10.1%
202196.5%96.5%96.5%96.5%98.3%95.9%96.5%10.8%13.4%
202296.8%96.8%96.8%96.8%98.5%96.2%96.2%12.4%15.0%
202398.8%98.3%98.3%98.3%99.1%98.0%98.8%13.3%11.3%
202499.1%97.6%97.6%97.6%99.1%97.6%99.1%12.4%11.8%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Central Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $981 (10.2%) $8,681 (89.8%) $9,662
2020 $684 (6.8%) $9,424 (93.2%) $10,108
2021 $712 (6.8%) $9,819 (93.2%) $10,531
2022 $712 (6.8%) $9,819 (93.2%) $10,531
2023 $1,481 (10.4%) $12,747 (89.6%) $14,228
2024 $2,716 (16.6%) $13,605 (83.4%) $16,322

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1557th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1445th of 2077 Elementary schools
 5.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)31.60
 31.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lewistown CUSD 97)31.60
 31.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary School)35.121.6
 13.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lewistown CUSD 97)35.121.6
 13.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)12.85.9
 6.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lewistown CUSD 97)12.85.9
 6.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary School)14.920.6
 5.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lewistown CUSD 97)14.920.6
 5.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)18.65.1
 13.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lewistown CUSD 97)18.65.1
 13.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary School)4.75.1
 0.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lewistown CUSD 97)4.75.1
 0.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Central Elementary School)46.559
 12.5%
   5th Grade Science (Lewistown CUSD 97)46.559
 12.5%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)13.222.7
 9.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Lewistown CUSD 97)13.222.7
 9.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary School)7.911.4
 3.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Lewistown CUSD 97)7.911.4
 3.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students367350
 4.6%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic20
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White356337
 5.3%
Two or More Races912
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.3%57.1%
 1.2%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 350 students attended Central Elementary School.

Central Elementary School ranks in the bottom 19.1% of Illinois elementary schools.

Students at Central Elementary School are 96% White, 3% Two or more races.


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