At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 373
228
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
99%+45.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
2–3
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Jordan Elem School is a public primary serving grades 2–3 in Centralia, Illinois. The school enrolls 228 students. It is part of the Centralia SD 135 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
12.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
99% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span2–3
DistrictCentralia SD 135
County17121
CityCentralia
ZIP62801
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170927000534
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment228
White55.3%
Hispanic / Latino3.9%
Black / African American21.5%
Asian0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races18.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
55.3%
Hispanic
3.9%
Black
21.5%
Asian
0.9%
Two+
18.0%
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.