Overview
Central School is a public middle serving grades 5–8 in Glencoe, Illinois. The school enrolls 561 students. It is part of the Glencoe SD 35 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
9.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
1% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span5–8
DistrictGlencoe SD 35
County17031
CityGlencoe
ZIP60022
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID171686001993
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment561
White0.4%
Hispanic / Latino5.7%
Black / African American6.3%
Asian0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native83.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %1%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)