Central Road Elementary School
Tel:
(847) 963-5100
Central Road Elementary School serves 575 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (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 40% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Central Road Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Central Road Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Central Road Elementary School's student population of 575 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
Total Students | 575 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Central Road Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Road Elementary School is 0.69, which is more 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 | #1004 out of 3672 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 37% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 16% | 5% |
Hispanic | 35% | 26% |
Black | 4% | 17% |
White | 40% | 48% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.68 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 35% | 47% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 2% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Palatine CCSD 15 School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Central Road Elementary School is Rolling Meadows High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is John G Conyers Learning Academy (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Willow Bend Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Rolling Meadows Willow Bend Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 631 students
0.4 miles
4700 Barker Ave
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 963-7300 0.4 K-6 631 - Rolling Meadows John G Conyers Learning Academy Grades: PK-8 | 345 students
0.5 miles
2800 Central Rd
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 963-3400 0.5 PK-8 345 - Rolling Meadows Rolling Meadows High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,899 student
0.5 miles
2901 Central Rd
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 718-5600 0.5 9-12 1,899 - Rolling Meadows Young Adult Program Grades: 10-12 | 37 students
0.5 miles
2901 Central Rd
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 718-5787 0.5 10-12 37 - Rolling Meadows Carl Sandburg Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 496 students
0.9 miles
2600 Martin Ln
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 963-7800 0.9 7-8 496
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