Central Elem School
Public
Elementary Grades K–5
Part of CCSD 62
1526 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016 · (847) 824-1575
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Academic performance
Math proficiency47%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts57%
State average 30.7%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
322Students enrolled
12:1Student–teacher ratio
38%Free / reduced lunch
CitySetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten44
Grade 141
Grade 273
Grade 350
Grade 451
Grade 563
Students
White · 52%168
Hispanic · 23%74
Asian · 15%48
Two or more races · 5%16
Black · 3%10
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander · 2%6
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
268’20
282’21
308’22
326’23
322’24
Location
1526 E Thacker St Des Plaines
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.