Clifford P Carlson Elementary School vs. Spring Creek Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Clifford P Carlson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Spring Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 360 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Clifford P Carlson 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 532 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Spring Creek 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 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
360 students
532 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2160 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1855 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
69
80
Grade 1 Students
70
86
Grade 2 Students
63
84
Grade 3 Students
54
104
Grade 4 Students
46
99
Grade 5 Students
58
79
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
9%
% Hispanic
33%
22%
% Black
24%
21%
% White
33%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
