Central Elem School
Des Plaines, IL · CCSD 62 · Grades K - 5
387th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 82%▼ Declining
Central Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Central Elem School 387th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 82% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 97th in 2019 to 82th in 2025 — declining.
Central Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Central Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 326 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.9% | 54.9% | ▼ 11.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 22.8% | 23.9% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Asian | 5.8% | 10.7% | ▲ 4.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.9% | 4.9% | ▲ 3.0 pts | |
| Black | 3.5% | 2.8% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 2.8% | ▲ 2.8 pts |
Homes near Central Elem School
Typical home value $328K in zip 60016 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Central Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5North Elementary SchoolCCSD 62 · 0.5 mi away1,197th of 2,105
ELA 42% · Math 36% - 9Forest Elem SchoolCCSD 62 · 1.2 mi away375th of 2,105
ELA 69% · Math 61% - 7South Elem SchoolCCSD 62 · 1.2 mi away801st of 2,105
ELA 53% · Math 48% - 8Plainfield Elem SchoolCCSD 62 · 1.5 mi away629th of 2,105
ELA 64% · Math 48% - 10Franklin Elementary SchoolPark Ridge CCSD 64 · 1.6 mi away135th of 2,105
ELA 77% · Math 76% - 10Cumberland Elem SchoolCCSD 62 · 1.6 mi away169th of 2,105
ELA 79% · Math 70% - 9Terrace Elem SchoolCCSD 62 · 1.6 mi away317th of 2,105
ELA 70% · Math 64% - 9Iroquois Community SchoolCCSD 62 · 1.9 mi away282nd of 2,105
ELA 77% · Math 61%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Central Elem School in?
Central Elem School is part of the CCSD 62 district in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Is Central Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Central Elem School 387th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 82% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Central Elem School?
White 55%, Hispanic 24%, Asian 11%, Two or more races 5% (326 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Central Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60016 is $328K 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.