Edison Elementary Regional Gifted Cntr vs. Decatur Classical Elementary School
Should I attend Edison Elementary Regional Gifted Cntr or Decatur Classical 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
Edison Elementary Regional Gifted Cntr ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Decatur Classical Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 256 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Edison Elementary Regional Gifted Cntr ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 311 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Decatur Classical Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
256 students
311 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#8 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
#12 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
75-79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
27
27
Grade 1 Students
28
29
Grade 2 Students
28
29
Grade 3 Students
28
54
Grade 4 Students
31
27
Grade 5 Students
29
27
Grade 6 Students
32
57
Grade 7 Students
26
26
Grade 8 Students
27
35
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
16%
30%
% Hispanic
11%
12%
% Black
4%
5%
% White
57%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
8%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%