Serving 326 students in grades 2-3, Centennial Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 2-3
Enrollment: 326 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 68%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29%
Reading Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50% in IL)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
The diversity score of Centennial Elementary School is 0.60, 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Centennial Elementary School?
326 students attend Centennial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Centennial Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Centennial Elementary School?
Centennial Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Centennial Elementary School offer ?
Centennial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-3
What school district is Centennial Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 2-3
Enrollment: 326 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 68%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29%
Reading Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
