Cowden-herrick Grade School

301 N Broadway St
Herrick, IL 62431
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 157 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cowden-herrick Grade 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 30-34% (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 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 157 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Top 20% in IL
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cowden-herrick Grade School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Cowden-herrick Grade School's student population of 157 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
157 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Cowden-herrick Grade School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cowden-herrick Grade School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#566 out of 3426 schools
(Top 20%)
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(20-21)
30-34%
28%
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50-54%
30%
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≥80%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
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Hispanic
n/a
27%
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Black
1%
17%
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White
97%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of Cowden-herrick Grade School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cowden-herrick Grade School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cowden-herrick Grade School's ranking?
Cowden-herrick Grade School is ranked #566 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Cowden-herrick Grade School?
157 students attend Cowden-herrick Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Cowden-herrick Grade School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cowden-herrick Grade School?
Cowden-herrick Grade School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cowden-herrick Grade School offer ?
Cowden-herrick Grade School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cowden-herrick Grade School part of?
Cowden-herrick Grade School is part of Cowden-Herrick CUSD 3a School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 157 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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