Albert Cassens Elementary School vs. Columbus Elementary School
Should you attend Albert Cassens Elementary School or Columbus 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
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Columbus Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 477 students in grades 3-5, Albert Cassens Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is higher 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 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 373 students in grades 3-5, Columbus 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 39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
3-5
3-5
Total Students
477 students
373 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
23 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1108 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#679 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 3 Students
159
140
Grade 4 Students
162
122
Grade 5 Students
156
111
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
4%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
4%
% Black
8%
6%
% White
72%
77%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
10%
11%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.39
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%