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Prairie Central Upper Elementary
PublicMiddleGrades 5–6
312 N Center St, Forrest, IL 61741 · (815) 657-8238 · Part of Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8
Students
216
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
44%
Setting
Rural
Grades
5–6
What stands out about Prairie Central Upper Elementary
- School Grade A−: near the top of Illinois’s public schools
- Math proficiency 8 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 12 pts above the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 8.5% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency34%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts43%
State average 30.7%
Location
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312 N Center St, Forrest
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 31
Grade 5129
Grade 686
Enrollment over time
236’20
224’21
237’22
220’23
216’24
Down 8.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 88%Hispanic 9%Two or more races 3%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.