A-c Central Elementary School

A-C Central Elementary School serves 131 students in pre-kindergarten through fourth grade in Chandlerville, Illinois. It is a regular public school within A-C Central CUSD 262. At 8.7 students per teacher, class sizes stay small — students have substantial access to instructors across every grade.

The school earns a composite score of 9.2 out of 10, rated Exceptional. Academic performance scores 9.0 and growth reaches 9.7. That growth figure stands out: it measures how far students advance relative to academically similar peers, and a near-perfect mark reflects strong instruction rather than a favorable starting point.

Those numbers place A-C Central Elementary at #71 out of 3,813 public schools in Illinois, outperforming 98% of the state. Among elementary schools specifically, it ranks #62 of 2,326. Within its own district, A-C Central Elementary ranks first among the three schools in A-C Central CUSD 262.

For families weighing elementary options in central Illinois, the school's top-2% statewide standing alongside a 9.7 growth score make it one of the state's strongest performers at this level.

With an enrollment of 131 students, A-c Central Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 8.7:1, A-c Central Elementary School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, A-c Central Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.