At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 373
235
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
74%+20.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
7–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Central Junior High is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in Kewanee, Illinois. The school enrolls 235 students. It is part of the Kewanee CUSD 229 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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
11.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictKewanee CUSD 229
County17073
CityKewanee
ZIP61443
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID172100005610
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment235
White54.5%
Hispanic / Latino28.5%
Black / African American8.5%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races8.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
54.5%
Hispanic
28.5%
Black
8.5%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
8.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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.