Central Elementary School vs. Northwest Elementary School
Should I attend Central Elementary School or Northwest 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
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Overview
Serving 157 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Central 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 249 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Northwest Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
157 students
249 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#653 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1397 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
1
9
Kindergarten Students
18
44
Grade 1 Students
18
44
Grade 2 Students
20
41
Grade 3 Students
36
34
Grade 4 Students
31
40
Grade 5 Students
32
36
Grade 6 Students
-
1
Grade 7 Students
1
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
5%
4%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
85%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
11%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
65%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%