Serving 470 students in grades 3-5, Albert Cassens Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 3-5
Enrollment: 470 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 43% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 32% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Albert Cassens Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Albert Cassens Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Albert Cassens Elementary School?
470 students attend Albert Cassens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Albert Cassens Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Albert Cassens Elementary School?
Albert Cassens Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Albert Cassens Elementary School offer ?
Albert Cassens Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Albert Cassens Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 3-5
Enrollment: 470 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 43% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 32% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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