Cantrall Elementary School

1 Braves Ln
Cantrall, IL 62625
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 342 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Cantrall Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 342 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 20% in IL
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Cantrall Elementary School's student population of 342 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
342 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Cantrall Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cantrall Elementary School is 0.15, 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
This School
State Level (IL)
#462 out of 3663 schools
(Top 20%)
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40-44%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cantrall 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.
50-54%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cantrall Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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5%
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Hispanic
1%
27%
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Black
1%
17%
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White
92%
47%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IL.
0.15
This chart display the diversity score of Cantrall Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cantrall Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cantrall Elementary School's ranking?
Cantrall Elementary School is ranked #462 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Cantrall Elementary School often compared to?
Cantrall Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sherman Elementary School, Iles Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Cantrall Elementary School?
342 students attend Cantrall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Cantrall Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cantrall Elementary School?
Cantrall Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cantrall Elementary School offer ?
Cantrall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Cantrall Elementary School part of?
Cantrall Elementary School is part of Athens CUSD 213 School District.

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Spring Break (Events)
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April 02, 2024 (Tuesday)
Spring Break (Events)
April 03, 2024 (Wednesday)
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April 04, 2024 (Thursday)
Spring Break (Events)
April 05, 2024 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 342 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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