Palos West Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School
Should I attend Palos West Elementary School or Central 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
Palos West Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 694 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Palos West 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 49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 433 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Central 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher 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 19% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-4
Total Students
694 students
433 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#381 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#144 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
72
9
Kindergarten Students
88
77
Grade 1 Students
110
92
Grade 2 Students
96
78
Grade 3 Students
100
88
Grade 4 Students
119
89
Grade 5 Students
109
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
5%
% Hispanic
12%
4%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
79%
81%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
9%
Diversity Score
0.36
0.33
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
2%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
n/a