Serving 344 students in grades 4-6, Central 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 5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 4-6
Enrollment: 344 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 43%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Central 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 Central Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. 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?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
344 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Central Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?
Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
This article explores the relationship between school performance and home values in neighborhoods. It discusses studies showing correlations between school expenditures, ratings, and housing prices, highlighting how this connection affects families' choices and contributes to educational disparities between communities.
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 4-6
Enrollment: 344 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 43%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
