Central Primary School

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Central Primary School ranks 561 st of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Central Primary School is an elementary school located in Washington, Illinois, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 546 students. The school is part of the Central School District 51, which is ranked 139 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Central Primary School's overall performance in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics is below the state average, with 39.5% and 43.5% of students proficient or better, respectively, compared to the state averages of 41.2% and 28.4%. However, the school's performance in 4th grade ELA (46.5%) and 3rd grade Mathematics (48.2%) is above the state averages. The school's performance has been declining in recent years, with 3rd grade ELA proficiency dropping from 57.2% in 2020-2021 to 31.4% in 2023-2024. Central Primary School performs well for its Disabled student subgroup, ranking 193 out of 886 Illinois elementary schools and receiving a 4-star rating, but its performance for other subgroups is average or above average.

Compared to nearby schools, Central Primary School's performance is generally lower than the higher-performing Metamora Grade School and Jefferson Elementary School, but it outperforms the lower-performing Robein Elementary School. Additionally, Central Primary School has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (15.2% in 2022-2023), suggesting it serves a more affluent student population compared to some nearby schools. However, the school's increasing chronic absenteeism rate, from 1.0% in 2020-2021 to 5.9% in 2023-2024, is a concern that should be addressed.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

1400 Newcastle Rd
Washington, IL 61571-1255

(309) 444-3580

District: Central School District 51

SchoolDigger Rank:
561^st of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,467

Students who attend Central Primary School usually attend:

Middle:	Central Intermediate School
High:	Washington Community High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Number of students: 546

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.1%

Two or more races:

5.7%

Hispanic:

3.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 15.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Central Primary School ranks better than 72.9% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.44. (See more...)

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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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Primary School is $10,467.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Primary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Primary School 561^st of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Central Primary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Disabled students:

Male students:

White students:

Central School District 51:

SchoolDigger ranks Central School District 51 139^th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Central Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	69.44	561^st	2067	72.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Central Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	59.05	373^rd	1195	68.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	60.08	545^th	1793	69.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Central Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	68.72	534^th	1942	72.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Central Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	64.05	193^rd	886	78.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Central Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	67.37	547^th	1959	72.1%

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Rank History for White students at Central Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	53.25	637^th	1392	54.2%

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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Central Primary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2010	479	1	11	3	1	n/a	n/a	21	516
2011	512	2	10	11	2	0	14	0	551
2012	516	4	16	14	2	0	13	0	565
2013	532	7	14	21	1	0	12	0	587
2014	539	3	13	15	1	0	18	0	589
2015	524	4	17	12	0	1	20	0	578
2016	545	3	10	18	0	0	20	0	596
2017	593	8	7	26	1	0	21	0	656
2018	576	15	8	30	0	0	18	0	647
2019	566	6	5	32	1	0	18	0	628
2020	587	4	8	27	1	0	20	0	647
2021	508	3	6	23	1	0	18	0	559
2022	503	8	4	23	1	0	29	0	568
2023	481	9	4	20	1	0	31	0	546

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 Primary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	516	n/a	n/a	n/a
2011	551	28.5	19.3	12.5
2012	565	30.5	18.5	10.4
2013	587	55.5	10.5	16
2014	589	34.7	16.9	14.6
2015	578	35.0	16.5	13.5
2016	596	34.0	17.5	8.7
2017	656	33.3	19.6	9
2018	647	36.5	17.7	8.7
2019	628	36.6	17.1	10.2
2020	647	36.5	17.7	10.5
2021	559	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	568	34.3	16.5	13.4
2023	546	34.9	15.6	15.2

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 Primary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	516	n/a	n/a	n/a
2011	551	28.5	19.3	12.5
2012	565	30.5	18.5	10.4
2013	587	55.5	10.5	16
2014	589	34.7	16.9	14.6
2015	578	35.0	16.5	13.5
2016	596	34.0	17.5	8.7
2017	656	33.3	19.6	9
2018	647	36.5	17.7	8.7
2019	628	36.6	17.1	10.2
2020	647	36.5	17.7	10.5
2021	559	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	568	34.3	16.5	13.4
2023	546	34.9	15.6	15.2

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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Year	Polio	Measles	Mumps	Rubella	Hepatitis B	Varicella	DTP	Pneumococcal
2015	98.4%	98.2%	98.2%	98.2%	1.2%	98.8%	98.6%	1.2%
2016	97.9%	97.7%	97.7%	97.7%	1.4%	98.1%	97.5%	1.4%
2017	97.5%	97.5%	97.5%	97.5%	1.7%	97.3%	97.5%	1.7%
2018	97.8%	97.8%	97.8%	97.8%	2.2%	97.3%	97.8%	2.2%
2019	98.1%	98.2%	98.2%	98.2%	3.2%	97.7%	98.4%	3.2%
2021	98.9%	98.8%	98.8%	98.8%	98.9%	98.6%	98.6%	5.2%
2022	99.3%	99.3%	99.3%	99.3%	99.8%	99.3%	98.8%	5.0%
2023	98.4%	98.4%	98.4%	98.4%	98.4%	98.4%	98.4%	5.0%
2024	98.6%	98.6%	98.6%	98.6%	98.6%	98.6%	98.6%	4.9%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Central Primary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$194 (3.9%)	$4,763 (96.1%)	$4,957
2020	$24 (0.3%)	$8,236 (99.7%)	$8,260
2021	$199 (2.3%)	$8,374 (97.7%)	$8,573
2022	$199 (2.3%)	$8,374 (97.7%)	$8,573
2023	$420 (4.0%)	$10,047 (96.0%)	$10,467
2024	$284 (2.7%)	$10,182 (97.3%)	$10,466

Data source: Illinois Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Primary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Primary School)	61.8	41.9	19.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central School District 51)	61.8	41.9	19.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	36.4	28.8	7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Central Primary School)	71.9	57.3	14.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Central School District 51)	71.9	57.3	14.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	40.6	33	7.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	628	546	13.1%
African American	6	9	50%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	5	4	20%
Hispanic	32	20	37.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	566	481	15%
Two or More Races	18	31	72.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	10.2%	15.2%	5%

Schools Near Central Primary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISA Science (2024)	IAR English Language Arts (2024)							IAR Mathematics (2024)							% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Pneumococcal (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science All Grades	IAR English Language Arts 3rd Grade	IAR English Language Arts 4th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 6th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	IAR Mathematics 4th Grade	IAR Mathematics 5th Grade	IAR Mathematics 6th Grade	IAR Mathematics 7th Grade	IAR Mathematics 8th Grade	IAR Mathematics All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Pneumococcal All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Central Primary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1400 Newcastle Rd	Washington	61571	Tazewell County	Central School District 51	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(309) 444-3580	546	35	15.6	15.2%	481 (88.1%)	9 (1.6%)	20 (3.7%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.7%)	69.4	561^st of 2067 public elementary schools	72.9%					(n/a)		31.4	46.5					39.5	48.2	39.4					43.5	98.6	98.6	98.6	98.6	98.6	98.6	98.6	4.9		$10,467	$284	$10,183
Lincoln Grade School	Public	PK, KG-4	303 Jackson St	Washington	61571	Tazewell County	Washington School District 52	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(309) 444-3321	484	31	15.6	30.6%	437 (90.3%)	12 (2.5%)	18 (3.7%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.9%)	73.7	496^th of 2067 public elementary schools	76.0%		60.8	732^nd of 2077 public elementary schools	64.8%	236		52.8	48.2					50.3	43.8	32.0					37.4	97.0	97.0	97.0	97.0	98.5	96.8	96.3			$11,097	$452	$10,645
J L Hensey Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	304 E Almond Dr	Washington	61571	Tazewell County	District 50 Schools	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(309) 745-3625	265	25	10.6	61.5%	234 (88.3%)	3 (1.1%)	18 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.4%)								(n/a)		5.1							15.3							98.8	98.8	98.8	98.8	99.2	98.8	98.8	9.4		$18,823	$3,218	$15,605
Germantown Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	103 Warrior Way	Germantown Hills	61548	Woodford County	Germantown Hills School District 69	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(309) 383-2121	466	29	15.8	19.3%	415 (89.1%)	4 (0.9%)	24 (5.2%)	6 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.4%)	92.8	148^th of 2067 public elementary schools	92.8%		94.5	97^th of 2077 public elementary schools	95.3%	51		70.2	72.2					71.3	52.4	57.7					55.2	97.4	97.2	97.4	97.2		97.4	97.9	2.1		$9,931	$555	$9,375
Robein Elementary School	Public	K-8	200 Campus Ave	East Peoria	61611	Tazewell County	Robein School District 85	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(309) 694-1409	159	15	10.3	46.5%	139 (87.4%)	5 (3.1%)	8 (5.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.8%)	53.9	842^nd of 2067 public elementary schools	59.3%		53.4	872^nd of 2077 public elementary schools	58.0%	30	55.2		38.4	56.3	66.7	33.3	61.5	47.9		15.4	6.3	22.2	13.3	7.7	13.8	95.3	95.3	95.3	95.3	95.3	95.3	95.3		31.3	$15,183	$863	$14,320
Lettie Brown Elementary School	Public	K-6	2550 N Morton Ave	Morton	61550	Tazewell County	Morton CUSD 709	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(309) 266-5309	360	20	18.1	6.1%	329 (91.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.8%)	10 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.1%)	89.2	206^th of 2067 public elementary schools	90.0%		90.1	180^th of 2077 public elementary schools	91.3%	26	79.6	67.3	64.1	55.1	62.0			62.3	59.6	50.9	53.1	50.0			53.4	98.6	98.0	98.0	98.0	98.6	98.0	98.6		14.1	$11,057	$275	$10,782
Armstrong-Oakview Elementary School	Public	K-2	1848 Highview Rd	East Peoria	61611	Tazewell County	East Peoria School District 86	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(309) 427-5300	187	12	14.9	41.2%	162 (86.6%)	8 (4.3%)	10 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.7%)								(n/a)																94.7	93.4	93.4	93.4	65.8	94.7	96.7			$17,204	$2,119	$15,085
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School	Public	K-2	300 Oakwood Ave	East Peoria	61611	Tazewell County	East Peoria School District 86	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(309) 427-5550	180	12	15.2	55.6%	158 (87.8%)	5 (2.8%)	7 (3.9%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.0%)								(n/a)																94.1	94.1	94.1	94.1	96.1	94.1	95.4			$17,448	$1,878	$15,571
P L Bolin Elementary School	Public	3-5	428 Arnold Rd	East Peoria	61611	Tazewell County	East Peoria School District 86	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(309) 427-5350	135	10	13.8	40.0%	107 (79.3%)	8 (5.9%)	9 (6.7%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.9%)	69.5	560^th of 2067 public elementary schools	72.9%		58.1	776^th of 2077 public elementary schools	62.6%	216	65.7	29.2	55.1	48.6				43.9	39.6	36.7	40.0				38.6	95.3	96.9	96.9	96.9	96.9	96.1	96.9			$18,554	$1,649	$16,906
Metamora Grade School	Public	PK, KG-8	815 E Chatham St	Metamora	61548	Woodford County	Metamora CCSD 1	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(309) 367-2361	827	54	15.3	17.3%	763 (92.3%)	3 (0.4%)	26 (3.1%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (3.9%)	74.1	491^st of 2067 public elementary schools	76.2%		90	184^th of 2077 public elementary schools	91.1%	307	75.4	36.4	75.0	59.4	48.2	53.5	64.2	56.3	40.9	35.9	37.6	35.3	50.9	45.6	41.4	96.6	96.7	96.7	96.7	98.7	97.0	96.7		34.3	$10,347	$254	$10,093

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Primary School

What is the racial makeup of Central Primary School?

Students at Central Primary School are 88% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% African American.

What district is Central Primary School in?

Central School District 51

What schools do graduates of Central Primary School attend?

Students who attend Central Primary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Central Intermediate School
High : Washington Community High School

Is Central Primary School a good school?

Central Primary School ranks 561^st of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Central Primary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 546 students attended Central Primary School.

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