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Columbus East Elem School

PublicRegularGrades 4–6
Cicero, Illinois · Cicero SD 99
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students411
Student:Teacher14.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch76%
Title INo
Columbus East Elem School
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
411
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
76%+22.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
4–6
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Columbus East Elem School is a public middle serving grades 4–6 in Cicero, Illinois. The school enrolls 411 students. It is part of the Cicero SD 99 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
76% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span4–6
DistrictCicero SD 99
County17031
CityCicero
ZIP60804
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID171020001237

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment411
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino96.8%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
96.8%
Black
0.0%
Asian
2.3%
Two+
0.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %76%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)