Excellent
#477 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 13% in state
Central Primary Sch
Elementary School · Central Sd 51 · Washington, IL
A Central Sd 51 elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1400 Newcastle Rd, Washington, IL 61571
- Math 67% proficient (2021)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Central Primary Sch score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
15.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Central Primary Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,225/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Washington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,852
Median home value
$200,300
Median rent
$996/mo
College educated
38.2%
Homeownership
80.4%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61571; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Grade SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–4 | 0.8 mi | 476 | Compare → |
| St Patrick SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 171 | Compare → |
| J L Hensey Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–3 | 3.5 mi | 255 | Compare → |
| Germantown Hills Elementary SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–4 | 4.4 mi | 466 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Central Sd 51
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $11,560NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central Primary Sch is listed in Central SD 51; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Primary Sch
Central Primary Sch is a public elementary school in Washington, IL, part of Central Sd 51, serving approximately 685 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #477 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Primary Sch
What grades does Central Primary Sch serve?
Central Primary Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Central Primary Sch?
Central Primary Sch has an enrollment of approximately 685 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Primary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Primary Sch is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Primary Sch rank in IL?
Central Primary Sch ranks #477 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Central Primary Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Primary Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Central Primary Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Primary Sch has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Central Primary Sch a charter school?
No, Central Primary Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central Primary Sch a Title I school?
No, Central Primary Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Primary Sch?
15.8% of students at Central Primary Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 685
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Tazewell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.0%
- Phone
- (309) 444-3580
- Area population (ZIP 61571)
- 24,544
- Area average commute
- 19.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 61571; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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