Below Average
#3497 of 3,813 schools in IL
Schiller Elem School
Elementary School · Centralia Sd 135 · Centralia, IL
A Centralia Sd 135 elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
800 W 4th St, Centralia, IL 62801
- Math 25% proficient (2019)
- Reading 15% proficient (2019)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Schiller Elem School score 20% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 4%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2016, to 20% in 2019, across a 11-year record (2009–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 22 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Schiller Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,269/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Centralia), 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
$53,740
Median home value
$91,100
Median rent
$785/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
70.7%
Poverty rate
19.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Grove Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 135 | Compare → |
| Centralia Pre-kindergarten CtrEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 0.9 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| North Wamac Grade SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 132 | Compare → |
| St Mary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.2private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 75 | 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.
Centralia Sd 135
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,491NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Schiller Elem School is listed in Centralia SD 135; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Schiller Elem School
Schiller Elem School is a public elementary school in Centralia, IL, part of Centralia Sd 135, serving approximately 251 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,497 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Schiller Elem School
What grades does Schiller Elem School serve?
Schiller Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Schiller Elem School?
Schiller Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 251 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schiller Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Schiller Elem School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Schiller Elem School rank in IL?
Schiller Elem School ranks #3,497 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Schiller Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Schiller Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Schiller Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Schiller Elem School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Schiller Elem School a charter school?
No, Schiller Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Schiller Elem School a Title I school?
No, Schiller Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Schiller Elem School?
99.2% of students at Schiller Elem School 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 – 1st
- Enrollment
- 251
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Clinton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.5%
- Phone
- (618) 532-1907
- Area population (ZIP 62801)
- 19,941
- Area average commute
- 20.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 62801; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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