Central Elementary School
- Central Elementary School serves 295 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Central Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Central Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Central Elementary School's student population of 295 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 Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 295 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Central Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Central Elementary School is 0.53, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #365 out of 3672 schools (Top 10%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 32% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 25% | 26% |
| Black | 2% | 17% |
| White | 64% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | CCSD 62 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Central Elementary School is Maine East High School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Algonquin Middle School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is North Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Des Plaines North Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 507 students
0.6 miles
1789 Rand Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 824-1399 0.6 K-5 507 - Des Plaines Algonquin Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 670 students
1.0 miles
767 E Algonquin Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 824-1205 1.0 6-8 670 - Des Plaines Deaf/hard Of Hearing (dist 62) Special Education School
Grades: PK | 20 students
1.1 miles
1375 S 5th Ave
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 463-8174 1.1 PK 20 - Des Plaines Forest Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 600 students
1.2 miles
1375 S 5th Ave
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 824-1380 1.2 PK-5 600 - Des Plaines South Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 221 students
1.2 miles
1535 Everett Ave
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 824-1566 1.2 K-5 221
School Reviews
| 5 This is one of the best schools I have ever been to I have been there since 1st grade now I'm in 6th grade!!??'? It was so sad trying to leave from there!!??'? THIS IS THE BEST SCHOOL EVER!!! - Posted by Student/Alumni - gonza |
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