Serving 173 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Cullen 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 173 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Cullen 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 Cullen Elementary School is 0.10, 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Cullen Elementary School?
173 students attend Cullen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Cullen Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cullen Elementary School?
Cullen Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cullen Elementary School offer ?
Cullen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Cullen Elementary School part of?
The intimidation tactics that are used by some staff on children has to be unacceptable. Some teachers lose focus on the importance of their position which is to teach, strive and show the children leadership skills. This school is lacking it and I would not recommend this school to parents who are devoted and concern about the wellbeing of their children.
- Posted by Parent - Charlette Lucas
511/19/2013
I was a student at Cullen and I have to say that it satisfied my educational needs I would recommend this school to anyone
- Posted by Student/Alumni - breyo
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 173 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
