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Central Elem School

Des Plaines, Illinois · Grades K to 5 · CCSD 62

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About Central Elem School

Central Elem School serves kindergarten through grade 5 as a public school in Des Plaines, Illinois. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 322 students enrolled. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Des Plaines. There are about 11.5 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (28 teachers in all). Within 5 miles there are 100 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. It is one of 11 schools in CCSD 62 School District. Federal locale data places it in a small city, in Cook County.

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School facts

Address	1526 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Phone	(847) 824-1575
School district	CCSD 62
Grades	K to 5
Students (2024-25)	322
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	28
Students per teacher	11.5
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, small, Cook County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 171212001461). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Plato AcademyPrivate · Grades PreK to 8Des Plaines · 0.3 mi Science & Arts AcademyPrivate · Grades PreK to 8Des Plaines · 0.4 mi North Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Des Plaines · 0.5 mi Willows AcademyPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades 6 to 12Des Plaines · 0.6 mi Guardian Angel Orthodox Day SchoolPrivate, Greek Orthodox · Grades PreK to 8Des Plaines · 1 mi Algonquin Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Des Plaines · 1.1 mi Forest Elem SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Des Plaines · 1.2 mi South Elem SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Des Plaines · 1.2 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Central Elem School serve?

Central Elem School serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend Central Elem School?

Central Elem School reported 322 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elem School?

About 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 322 students and 28 teachers in federal data.

Is Central Elem School a public or charter school?

Central Elem School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Central Elem School in?

Central Elem School is part of CCSD 62 School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/ccsd-62-school-district/

Where is Central Elem School located?

Central Elem School is at 1526 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016. The phone number is (847) 824-1575.

How many other schools are near Central Elem School?

There are 100 other schools within 5 miles of Central Elem School in our directory.