Serving 219 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cobden Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 219 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 24%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Cobden Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cobden Elementary School is 0.38, 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Cobden Elementary School?
219 students attend Cobden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Cobden Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cobden Elementary School?
Cobden Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cobden Elementary School offer ?
Cobden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cobden Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 219 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 24%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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