Emerson Elementary School vs. Carl Sandburg Elementary School
Should I attend Emerson Elementary School or Carl Sandburg 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
Emerson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Carl Sandburg Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 268 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Emerson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 37% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 389 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Carl Sandburg Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
268 students
389 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#475 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#718 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
43
55
Grade 1 Students
46
76
Grade 2 Students
42
70
Grade 3 Students
51
59
Grade 4 Students
43
67
Grade 5 Students
43
62
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
15%
11%
% Hispanic
12%
17%
% Black
3%
7%
% White
63%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%