Cairo Elementary School

3101 Elm St
Cairo, IL 62914
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 163 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Cairo 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% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 163 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cairo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Cairo Elementary School's student population of 163 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
163 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

Cairo Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cairo Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IL)
#2958 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤10%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cairo Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤10%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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5%
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Hispanic
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27%
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Black
78%
17%
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White
8%
47%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
14%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.37
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cairo Elementary School's ranking?
Cairo Elementary School is ranked #2958 out of 3,663 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Cairo Elementary School?
163 students attend Cairo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Cairo Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cairo Elementary School?
Cairo Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cairo Elementary School offer ?
Cairo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Cairo Elementary School part of?
Cairo Elementary School is part of Cairo USD 1 School District.

School Calendar

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Date
First Day of Spring Vacation (No School) (Events)
March 29, 2024 (Friday)
Last Day of Spring Vacation (No School) (Events)
April 08, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of Student Attendance (Events)
June 05, 2024 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 163 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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