Summary:
The 62801 zip code area of Centralia, Illinois is home to 7 elementary schools spanning 5 different school districts, with student populations ranging from 73 to 298. While the schools share common challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates, they exhibit a wide range of academic performance and resource levels.
At the top of the pack is Raccoon Cons Elementary School, which ranks in the top 30% of Illinois elementary schools and boasts strong test scores in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. In contrast, Jordan Elementary School and Grand Prairie Elementary School struggle, with lower academic performance and high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The largest school, Central City Elementary School, maintains solid overall performance, ranking in the top 35% of Illinois elementary schools.
Across the district, per-student spending varies significantly, from $12,950 at Central City Elementary School to $20,952 at Grand Prairie Elementary School. This disparity in resources may contribute to the observed differences in academic achievement. Addressing these inequities and the high chronic absenteeism rates could lead to more equitable and successful educational outcomes for all students in the Raccoon Cons School District 1, Centralia School District 135, and other districts serving the 62801 zip code area.
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