- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pontiac, IL
Central Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Central Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173216003362
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elem School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Pontiac · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 361
- students enrolled
Central Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elem School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Pontiac, IL.
School address
District: Pontiac Ccsd 429 · Illinois
NCES ID 173216003362 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Central Elem School held near 341 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 173216003362 · Pontiac, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
361 enr · 13.9:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Pontiac Jr High School (326 students)
Central Elem School held near 341 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Central Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Central Elem School
361 students
- Pontiac Jr Hig
Pontiac Jr High School
326 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
227 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elem School
221 students
What this shows Central Elem School reports 361 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Elem School compares
Central Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Illinois - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,147
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 3.3%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.7, Central Elem School is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Pontiac Ccsd 429 reports $18,147 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontiac Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 227
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~361 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Elem School
How many students attend Central Elem School?
Central Elem School has 361 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pontiac, IL. CCD year-over-year: 346 (2022-23) → 341 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elem School is 13.9:1, which is 1% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Central Elem School is White at 76.2% of enrollment, in Pontiac, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elem School?
Central Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central Elem School rank among public schools in Pontiac?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elem School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Pontiac, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pontiac on the city page.
What other schools are in Pontiac Ccsd 429?
Besides Central Elem School, Pontiac Ccsd 429 also operates Pontiac Jr High School (326 students), Lincoln Elementary School (227 students), and Washington Elem School (221 students). See the Pontiac Ccsd 429 district page for the complete list.