Edison Elementary Regional Gifted Center vs. Decatur Classical Elementary School
Should you attend Edison Elementary Regional Gifted Center or Decatur Classical 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
Edison Elementary Regional Gifted Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Decatur Classical Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 265 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Edison Elementary Regional Gifted Center ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 341 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Decatur Classical Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
265 students
341 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
23 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#7 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
#11 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
88%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
85%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
28
28
Grade 1 Students
28
53
Grade 2 Students
28
28
Grade 3 Students
28
55
Grade 4 Students
31
31
Grade 5 Students
31
28
Grade 6 Students
31
58
Grade 7 Students
31
30
Grade 8 Students
29
30
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
19%
28%
% Hispanic
10%
14%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
56%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
10%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
14%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%