Serving 546 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Central Primary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 546 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Central Primary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Primary School is 0.22, 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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Central Primary School?
546 students attend Central Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Central Primary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Primary School?
Central Primary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Central Primary School offer ?
Central Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Central Primary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 546 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
