Serving 370 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Casals Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 370 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Casals Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Casals Elementary School is 0.48, 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.
Casals Elementary School is ranked #2064 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Casals Elementary School?
370 students attend Casals Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Casals Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Casals Elementary School?
Casals Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Casals Elementary School offer ?
Casals Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Casals Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 370 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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