Cortland Elementary School
Cortland, IL · DeKalb CUSD 428 · Grades K - 5
1,691st of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 20%▼ Declining
Cortland Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Cortland Elementary School 1,691st of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 20% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 32th in 2019 to 20th in 2025 — declining.
Cortland Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Cortland Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 505 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 41.6% | 41.2% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| White | 49.8% | 39.6% | ▼ 10.2 pts | |
| Black | 4.4% | 11.7% | ▲ 7.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.2% | 7.5% | ▲ 5.3 pts | |
| Asian | 1.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.6 pts |
Homes near Cortland Elementary School
Typical home value $298K in zip 60112 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Cortland Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Littlejohn Elem SchoolDeKalb CUSD 428 · 3.9 mi away1,531st of 2,105
ELA 31% · Math 29% - 2Founders Elementary SchoolDeKalb CUSD 428 · 3.9 mi away1,794th of 2,105
ELA 24% · Math 20% - 2Lincoln Elementary SchoolDeKalb CUSD 428 · 4.2 mi away1,867th of 2,105
ELA 23% · Math 14% - 1Tyler Elementary SchoolDeKalb CUSD 428 · 4.7 mi away1,984th of 2,105
ELA 19% · Math 12% - 6South Prairie Elementary SchoolSycamore CUSD 427 · 4.8 mi away960th of 2,105
ELA 46% · Math 46% - 6Jefferson Elem SchoolDeKalb CUSD 428 · 4.8 mi away983rd of 2,105
ELA 43% · Math 48% - 7Southeast Elem SchoolSycamore CUSD 427 · 5.2 mi away640th of 2,105
ELA 57% · Math 55% - 6West Elem SchoolSycamore CUSD 427 · 5.7 mi away886th of 2,105
ELA 53% · Math 44%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Cortland Elementary School in?
Cortland Elementary School is part of the DeKalb CUSD 428 district in Cortland, Illinois.
Is Cortland Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Cortland Elementary School 1,691st of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 20% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Cortland Elementary School?
Hispanic 41%, White 40%, Black 12%, Two or more races 8% (505 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Cortland Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60112 is $298K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.