Reskin Elementary School vs. Carl Sandburg Elementary School
Should you attend Reskin Elementary School or Carl Sandburg 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
Reskin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Carl Sandburg Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 383 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Reskin 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 400 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Carl Sandburg Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher 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 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
383 students
400 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2119 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#255 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
60-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
18
-
Kindergarten Students
55
60
Grade 1 Students
61
60
Grade 2 Students
70
76
Grade 3 Students
59
74
Grade 4 Students
59
62
Grade 5 Students
61
68
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
9%
11%
% Hispanic
65%
17%
% Black
7%
7%
% White
15%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
24%
6%
