Sarah Atwater Denman Elementary School vs. Central Elementary Grade School
Should you attend Sarah Atwater Denman Elementary School or Central Elementary Grade 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
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Central Elementary Grade School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Overview
Serving 500 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sarah Atwater Denman Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Central Elementary Grade School serves 180 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-2
Total Students
500 students
180 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1800 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
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5
Kindergarten Students
85
49
Grade 1 Students
78
69
Grade 2 Students
76
57
Grade 3 Students
93
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Grade 4 Students
96
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Grade 5 Students
72
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
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% Hispanic
4%
1%
% Black
4%
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% White
80%
97%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
11%
2%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.06
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
12%
