Carl Sandburg Elementary School vs. Ashmore Elementary School
Should you attend Carl Sandburg Elementary School or Ashmore 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
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Ashmore Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Overview
Serving 551 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Carl Sandburg Elementary School ranks in the top 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 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 82 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Ashmore 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-3
K-4
Total Students
551 students
82 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
8 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1315 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2402 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
11-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
11-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
3
19
Grade 1 Students
192
17
Grade 2 Students
183
14
Grade 3 Students
173
16
Grade 4 Students
-
16
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
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% Asian
1%
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% Hispanic
5%
6%
% Black
9%
1%
% White
76%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.24
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
17%
