Irving Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School
Should you attend Irving Elementary School or Central 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
Irving Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 249 students in grades 2-3, Irving 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 357 students in grades 4-6, Central 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 5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower 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 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
2-3
4-6
Total Students
249 students
357 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2353 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2864 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
5%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
15%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 2 Students
129
-
Grade 3 Students
120
-
Grade 4 Students
-
112
Grade 5 Students
-
125
Grade 6 Students
-
120
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
23%
27%
% Black
9%
7%
% White
61%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
83%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
41%
