Central Elem School
Lewistown, IL · Lewistown CUSD 97 · Grades PK - 6
1,878th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 11%▼ Declining
Central Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Central Elem School 1,878th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 11% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 25th in 2019 to 11th in 2025 — declining.
Central Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Central Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 333 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.5% | 95.8% | ▼ 3.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 4.2% | ▲ 4.2 pts | |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Central Elem School
Typical home value $107K in zip 61542 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Central Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5New Central Elem SchoolHavana CUSD 126 · 7.6 mi away1,134th of 2,105
ELA 45% · Math 37% - 6Cuba Elem SchoolCUSD 3 Fulton County · 7.7 mi away941st of 2,105
ELA 54% · Math 40% - 6Westview Elementary SchoolCanton Union SD 66 · 13.5 mi away958th of 2,105
ELA 44% · Math 49% - 4V I T Elementary SchoolV I T CUSD 2 · 14.1 mi away1,399th of 2,105
ELA 33% - 5Eastview Elementary SchoolCanton Union SD 66 · 14.3 mi away1,103rd of 2,105
ELA 40% · Math 44% - 8Lincoln Elementary SchoolCanton Union SD 66 · 14.6 mi away528th of 2,105
ELA 61% · Math 57% - 5Astoria Elem SchoolAstoria CUSD 1 · 15 mi away1,206th of 2,105
ELA 48% · Math 30% - 7Midwest Central Primary SchoolMidwest Central CUSD 191 · 19.9 mi away837th of 2,105
ELA 55% · Math 44%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Central Elem School in?
Central Elem School is part of the Lewistown CUSD 97 district in Lewistown, Illinois.
Is Central Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Central Elem School 1,878th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 11% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Central Elem School?
White 96%, Two or more races 4% (333 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Central Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61542 is $107K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.