Central Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Des Plaines, Illinois 60016 · CCSD 62
#126 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#5537 of 50,301 nationally
About Central Elem School
Central Elem School is a public elementary located in Des Plaines, in the CCSD 62 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 322 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 79.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 126th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (86th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (73th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 322.
There are 17 schools in Des Plaines; Central Elem School ranks 2nd of 16 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)72%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)37.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Central Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 37.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Central Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
North Elementary School
Des Plaines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
599 students · 831 m away
Algonquin Middle School
Des Plaines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
597 students · 1.8 km away
Forest Elem School
Des Plaines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
658 students · 1.9 km away
South Elem School
Des Plaines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
253 students · 2.0 km away
Maine East High School
Park Ridge · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,921 students · 2.3 km away
Plainfield Elem School
Des Plaines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
285 students · 2.5 km away
Franklin Elementary School
Park Ridge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
535 students · 2.5 km away
Maine West High School
Des Plaines · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,857 students · 2.5 km away
Cumberland Elem School
Des Plaines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
279 students · 2.5 km away
Terrace Elem School
Des Plaines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
206 students · 2.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
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322 students
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322 students
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322 students
Parkside Elementary School
Normal · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
322 students
M L King Jr Elem School
Urbana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
322 students
West Central Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Central Elem School a good school?
Central Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 79.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #126 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Central Elem School rank in Illinois?
Central Elem School ranks #126 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #5537 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Central Elem School?
Central Elem School had 322 students in 2025.
Is Central Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Central Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Central Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Central Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.