Carl Sandburg Elementary School vs. Emerson Elementary School
Should you attend Carl Sandburg Elementary School or Emerson Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Carl Sandburg Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Emerson 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 402 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Carl Sandburg Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 284 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Emerson 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 55-59% (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 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
402 students
284 students


% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%


Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
23 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#255 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#150 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55-59%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55-59%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
60-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Kindergarten Students
71
48
Grade 1 Students
65
48
Grade 2 Students
57
44
Grade 3 Students
77
42
Grade 4 Students
73
45
Grade 5 Students
59
57
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
12%


% Hispanic
18%
11%


% Black
8%
8%


% White
60%
61%


% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
7%


Diversity Score
0.59
0.60


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
20%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%

