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Central Intermediate School

PublicRegularGrades 5–6
Ottawa, Illinois · Ottawa ESD 141
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students339
Student:Teacher12.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch56%
Title INo
Central Intermediate School
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
339
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
56%+2.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
5–6
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Central Intermediate School is a public middle serving grades 5–6 in Ottawa, Illinois. The school enrolls 339 students. It is part of the Ottawa ESD 141 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
12.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span5–6
DistrictOttawa ESD 141
County17099
CityOttawa
ZIP61350
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID173030003135

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment339
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino16.2%
Black / African American0.3%
Asian2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native75.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races5.7%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
16.2%
Black
0.3%
Asian
2.6%
Two+
5.7%
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 %56%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)