Serving 646 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Central Park 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 4% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 646 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 78%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 4% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Central Park 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 Park Elementary School is 0.67, 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.
Central Park Elementary School is ranked #3239 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?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Central Park Elementary School?
646 students attend Central Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Central Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Park Elementary School?
Central Park Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Central Park Elementary School offer ?
Central Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Central Park Elementary School part of?
This School used to be excellent when I attended, back in the 80''s. Boy, has it gone down hill. It is very, very sad. The Proficiency percentage in both English and Math is Horrendous. This School is failing the pupils.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Marie Bennett
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 646 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 78%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 4% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
