Serving 129 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cissna Park Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 129 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50% in IL)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cissna Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Cissna Park Elementary School's student population of 129 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
129 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cissna Park Elementary School is 0.19, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
6%
28%
Black
2%
16%
White
90%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Cissna Park Elementary School?
129 students attend Cissna Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Cissna Park Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cissna Park Elementary School?
Cissna Park Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cissna Park Elementary School offer ?
Cissna Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cissna Park Elementary School part of?
Cissna Park Elementary School is part of Cissna Park CUSD 6 School District.
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