Overview
Central Elem School is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Des Plaines, Illinois. The school enrolls 322 students. It is part of the CCSD 62 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Mambo muhimu ya kweli
SectorPublic
Aina ya ShuleRegular
Level LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
Wilaya ya WilayaCCSD 62
County17031
City City CityDes Plaines
ZIP60016
Shule ya Charter SchoolNo
Shule ya Magnet SchoolNo
Kichwa INo
NCES School ID171212001461
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment322
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino26.8%
Black / African American4.7%
Asian4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native57.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races6.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %38%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)