Serving 472 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Cossitt Ave Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than 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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Cossitt Avenue Elementary School serves the southern part of La Grange, IL, encompassing an area of approximately 1 square mile. Families within this zone can typically reach the school within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cossitt Ave Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cossitt Ave Elementary School's student population of 472 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
472 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cossitt Ave Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cossitt Ave Elementary School is 0.36, 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
#106 out of 3542 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
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)8.7%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cossitt Ave Elementary School's ranking?
Cossitt Ave Elementary School is ranked #106 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Cossitt Ave Elementary School often compared to?
Cossitt Ave Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forest Road Elementary School, Ogden Ave Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Cossitt Ave Elementary School?
472 students attend Cossitt Ave Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Cossitt Ave Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cossitt Ave Elementary School?
Cossitt Ave Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cossitt Ave Elementary School offer ?
Cossitt Ave Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Cossitt Ave Elementary School part of?
Cossitt Ave Elementary School is part of La Grange SD 102 School District.
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