Cumberland Elementary School vs. V H Nelson Elementary School
Should you attend Cumberland Elementary School or V H Nelson 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
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
V H Nelson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 301 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 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 476 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 26% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
301 students
476 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#405 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1806 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
26%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
45
78
Grade 1 Students
53
82
Grade 2 Students
48
76
Grade 3 Students
58
91
Grade 4 Students
39
74
Grade 5 Students
58
75
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
28%
19%
% Hispanic
19%
36%
% Black
4%
2%
% White
43%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
9%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
12%
