Prairie Central Jr High School

Middle No virtual instruction Forrest, IL Grades 07–08 Rural: Remote Pontiac, IL SchoolScore™ A+ (94.5)
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Prairie Central Jr High School
Forrest, IL 61741
Middle No virtual instruction Grades 07–08 SchoolScore™ A+ (94.5)
250
Students
20.6
Teachers
12.1:1
Student:Teacher
(815)657-8660
Phone
http://www.prairiecentral.org
Website

Prairie Central Jr High School is a public school administered by the Prairie Central CUSD 8 district in Forrest, ILLINOIS, providing education at the Middle level for students in grades 07–08.

Key statistics: 250 students enrolled; a 12.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Remote by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Illinois Middle School Average
Enrollment
250.0
State avg: 463.0
▼ 46% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
12.12:1
State avg: 13:1
▼ 7% better
School Details
School Name
Prairie Central Jr High School
NCESSCH ID
170000505127
State School ID
IL-17-053-0080-26-170530080261001
School Type
Regular School
Level
Middle
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
800 N Wood St
City
Forrest
State
Illinois
ZIP Code
61741
County
Livingston County
Metro Area
Pontiac, IL
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Rural: Remote
Cong. District
1702
State Leg. Upper
17053
State Leg. Lower
17106
Latitude
40.75726
Longitude
-88.41336
Grades Offered
7th 8th
👥
250
Total Students
👩‍🏫
20.6
Teachers FTE
📐
12.1:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
20.6
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)20.6
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 131 52.4%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Prairie Central CUSD 8
LEAID
1700005
State LEA ID
IL-17-053-0080-26
Phone
(815)692-2504
Website
–
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Fairbury
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$38,552K
Federal Revenue
$2,554K
State Revenue
$14,122K
Local Revenue
$21,876K
Total Expenditure
$31,007K
Instruction Exp.
$18,324K
Support Services
$8,199K
Other Current Exp.
$1,052K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Prairie Central Jr High School

1
Prairie Central Upper Elementary
Forrest · Middle
0.4 mi
2
Prairie Central High School
Fairbury · High
4.9 mi
3
Prairie Central Elem School
Fairbury · Elementary
5.6 mi
4
Prairie Central Primary East
Chatsworth · Elementary
6.4 mi
5
Saunemin Elem School
Saunemin · Elementary
9.2 mi
6
Tri-Point High School
Cullom · High
11.5 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Prairie Central Jr High School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Prairie Central Jr High School?
250 students are enrolled at Prairie Central Jr High School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Prairie Central Jr High School have?
Prairie Central Jr High School has 20.6 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1.
What grades does Prairie Central Jr High School serve?
Prairie Central Jr High School serves grades 07 through 08.
Is Prairie Central Jr High School a charter school?
Prairie Central Jr High School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Prairie Central Jr High School located in?
Prairie Central Jr High School is located in the Pontiac, IL metropolitan area.
What school district does Prairie Central Jr High School belong to?
Prairie Central Jr High School is part of the Prairie Central CUSD 8 school district.
How much does Prairie Central CUSD 8 spend per student?
The Prairie Central CUSD 8 district spends approximately $124,028,000 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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