Serving 464 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Cossitt Ave 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 69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 464 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cossitt Ave Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Cossitt Ave Elementary School's student population of 464 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
464 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cossitt Ave Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cossitt Ave Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#82 out of 3663 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
9%
27%
Black
3%
17%
White
80%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cossitt Ave Elementary School's ranking?
Cossitt Ave Elementary School is ranked #82 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Cossitt Ave Elementary School often compared to?
Cossitt Ave Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forest Road Elementary School, Ogden Ave Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Cossitt Ave Elementary School?
464 students attend Cossitt Ave Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Cossitt Ave Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cossitt Ave Elementary School?
Cossitt Ave Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cossitt Ave Elementary School offer ?
Cossitt Ave Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Cossitt Ave Elementary School part of?
Cossitt Ave Elementary School is part of La Grange SD 102 School District.
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