Serving 148 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (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 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 148 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cairo Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 67.5 square miles in Cairo, IL. Families typically experience a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 13.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cairo Elementary School's student population of 148 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
148 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Cairo Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cairo Elementary School is 0.42, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3239 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
29%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
74%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
14%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.7%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
4%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #3239 out of 3,542 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Cairo Elementary School?
148 students attend Cairo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Cairo Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cairo Elementary School?
Cairo Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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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Event
Date
Spring Break - To 4/4 (No School)
March 26, 2027 (Friday)
Last Day of Student Attendance
May 21, 2027 (Friday)
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