Central Elementary School vs. Cumberland Elementary School
Should I attend Central Elementary School or Cumberland Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
Cumberland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 282 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Central Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 300 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cumberland Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
282 students
300 students
% Male | % Female
44% | 56%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#230 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#487 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
48
48
Grade 1 Students
44
60
Grade 2 Students
62
46
Grade 3 Students
45
56
Grade 4 Students
43
41
Grade 5 Students
40
49
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
24%
% Hispanic
25%
21%
% Black
5%
4%
% White
54%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%