Reskin Elementary School vs. Carl Sandburg Elementary School
Should you attend Reskin Elementary School or Carl Sandburg 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
Reskin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
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
Overview
Serving 335 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Reskin 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
335 students
402 students
% Male | % Female
44% | 56%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2119 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#255 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
60-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
13
-
Kindergarten Students
44
71
Grade 1 Students
39
65
Grade 2 Students
60
57
Grade 3 Students
70
77
Grade 4 Students
53
73
Grade 5 Students
56
59
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
9%
11%
% Hispanic
63%
18%
% Black
7%
8%
% White
18%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
27%
6%
