Cobden Elementary School
Tel:
(618) 893-2311
Cobden Elementary School serves 213 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Cobden Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Cobden Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Cobden Elementary School's student population of 213 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 213 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Comparison
Cobden Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Cobden Elementary School is 0.46, 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 | #1821 out of 3672 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 31% | 26% |
| Black | n/a | 17% |
| White | 67% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 59% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 29% | 27% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cobden Sud 17 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Cobden Elementary School is Cobden High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Cobden Junior High School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Cobden Cobden High School Grades: 9-12 | 181 students
0.0 miles
413 N Appleknocker
Cobden, IL 62920
(618) 893-4031 0.0 9-12 181 - Cobden Cobden Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 129 students
0.0 miles
413 N Appleknocker
Cobden, IL 62920
(618) 893-4031 0.0 6-8 129 - Anna Tri-county South - Choate Special Education School
Grades: Inquire with school | 20 students
4.2 miles
Po Box 379
Anna, IL 62906
(618) 833-4541 4.2 Inquire with school 20 - Anna Lincoln Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 239 students
5.1 miles
108 Warren St
Anna, IL 62906
(618) 833-6851 5.1 PK-2 239 - Anna Anna Junior High School Grades: 5-8 | 305 students
5.2 miles
301 S Green St
Anna, IL 62906
(618) 833-6415 5.2 5-8 305
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