V H Nelson Elementary School vs. Cumberland Elementary School
Should I attend V H Nelson 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
V H Nelson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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 452 students in grades Kindergarten-5, V H Nelson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher 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
452 students
300 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2291 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#487 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
70
48
Grade 1 Students
84
60
Grade 2 Students
68
46
Grade 3 Students
72
56
Grade 4 Students
68
41
Grade 5 Students
90
49
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
21%
24%
% Hispanic
33%
21%
% Black
1%
4%
% White
33%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
12%
4%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
