Central Elem School

Central Elem School serves 326 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Des Plaines, Illinois. This regular public elementary school has earned strong recognition with a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #212 out of 3,819 schools statewide, placing it in the 94th percentile among Illinois elementary schools. With 26 full-time equivalent teachers, Central Elementary maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.5:1, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom.

The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a 9.0 out of 10 academic score, with 52% of students achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and reading across all grade levels. Central Elementary is located in a well-established community where families value education, as evidenced by the 42% of residents who hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The surrounding neighborhood in the 60016 ZIP code has a median household income of $80,116 and a low poverty rate of 9.1%, creating a stable environment for learning.

With median home values around $285,800, the area attracts families seeking quality educational opportunities for their children. The school operates in Des Plaines, a small city setting that offers the benefits of suburban community life while maintaining accessibility to broader educational and cultural resources in the greater Chicago metropolitan area.