Enrollment
270
Elementary
DISTRICT 170 · STATE 381
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CENTRALIA SD 135·NCES 170927000536
Schiller Elementary School
800 W 4th St, Centralia, IL 62801 · (618) 532-1907 · Clinton County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL270 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
14.6:1
19 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.5:1 · STATE 13.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
99%
267 students
DISTRICT 99% · STATE 56%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 30 | 11% |
| Kindergarten | 120 | 44% |
| Grade 1 | 119 | 44% |
| Grade 4 | 1 | 0% |
Student demographics
63%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 61% · STATE 69% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Centralia SD 135. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Schiller Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schiller Elementary School this school | 270 | 98.9% | N/A |
| Jordan Elementary School Centralia | 228 | 99.1% | 28.4% |
| Eagle Ridge School Silvis | 238 | 100.0% | 17.9% |
| Gen John A Logan Attendance Cntr Murphysboro | 400 | 94.5% | N/A |
| Bowlesburg Elementary School Silvis | 324 | 96.9% | 27.5% |
| Ridgewood Elementary School Rock Island | 260 | 87.3% | 30.8% |
Matched among Illinois elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Schiller Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Illinois | In Clinton County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 270 | #1,710 of 2,419 | #3 of 13 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.6:1 | #1,437 of 2,035 | #4 of 7 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 63.5% | #430 of 2,042 | #1 of 7 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 98.9% | #49 of 2,132 | #1 of 13 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +33.7% | #55 of 615 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
270
+22 (+9%) vs 2020
+13% since 1990-91, when it was 240
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 270 | 18.5 | 14.6:1 | 99% (267) |
| 2023-24 | 251 | 16.5 | 15.2:1 | 99% (249) |
| 2022-23 | 262 | 17.5 | 15.0:1 | 100% (261) |
| 2020-21 | 248 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 202 | 15.9 | 12.7:1 | 100% (201) |
| 2015-16 | 200 | 13 | 15.4:1 | 98% (196) |
| 2010-11 | 184 | 13 | 14.2:1 | 84% (154) |
| 2000-01 | 275 | 16 | 17.2:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 240 | 11 | 21.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Schiller Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 34% (202 to 270); teachers up 16% (15.9 to 18.5).
About Schiller Elementary School
Schiller Elementary School operates as a low-enrollment elementary school in Centralia, Illinois. Enrollment in 2024-25 was 270 students in pre-K through 1. Against the 381-student average for elementary schools in Illinois, enrollment here is 29% lower.
Centralia SD 135 counts 1,068 students in its 4 schools, and Schiller Elementary School is one of them.
Schiller Elementary School is 52% White by enrollment. The remaining students are 24% Black, 17% multiracial, and 5% Hispanic. Among people living in Clinton County, the White share is about 91%. Pick two students at random and there is a 63% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
Schiller Elementary School employs 18.5 full-time-equivalent teachers. That gives a ratio of about 14.6:1. For comparison, elementary schools in Illinois average 13.9:1. Schiller Elementary School's free or reduced-price lunch eligibility rate is 99%. That is higher than the 36% average for public schools in Clinton County.
Census estimates describe Clinton County this way: the median household income is $86,588, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 26% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 6%. In all, Clinton County has 19 public schools and roughly 5,278 students.
The nearest other public school, Willow Grove Elementary School, is about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 more public schools inside five miles.
Its NCES locale code is Town: Remote: the school is in a town far from an urbanized area.
Enrollment has grown by 22 students since 2020-21, to 270.
Parents and students can post about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at Schiller Elementary School. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Clinton County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
36,954
Census ACS
Median income
$86,588
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
26%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
19
5,278 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Centralia SD 135
- Centralia Jr High SchoolMiddle · 559 students
- Jordan Elementary SchoolElementary · 228 students
- Centralia Pre-Kindergarten CenterElementary · 11 students
Other schools in Centralia
- Centralia High SchoolHigh · 887 students
- Centralia Jr High SchoolMiddle · 559 students
- Central City Elementary SchoolElementary · 276 students
- Jordan Elementary SchoolElementary · 228 students
- Raccoon Cons Elementary SchoolElementary · 204 students
- Willow Grove Elementary SchoolElementary · 127 students
Nearby schools
- Willow Grove Elementary School0.3 mi · 127
- Centralia Pre-Kindergarten Center0.9 mi · 11
- North Wamac Grade School1.0 mi · 122
- Centralia Jr High School1.3 mi · 559
- Central City Elementary School2.0 mi · 276
- Centralia High School2.5 mi · 887
Frequently asked questions
About Schiller Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Schiller Elementary School?
Schiller Elementary School enrolls approximately 270 students in grades PK-01.
Is Schiller Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Schiller Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-01.
How many teachers does Schiller Elementary School have?
Schiller Elementary School employs 19 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.6:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Schiller Elementary School?
At Schiller Elementary School, the student body is approximately 52% White, 5% Hispanic, 24% Black, 1% Asian, 17% Two or more.
Is Schiller Elementary School public or private?
Schiller Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Centralia SD 135.
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