At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 373
206
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
40%-13.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
7.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Terrace Elem School is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Des Plaines, Illinois. The school enrolls 206 students. It is part of the CCSD 62 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
7.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictCCSD 62
County17031
CityDes Plaines
ZIP60016
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID171212001470
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment206
White43.2%
Hispanic / Latino35.9%
Black / African American4.9%
Asian12.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
43.2%
Hispanic
35.9%
Black
4.9%
Asian
12.6%
Two+
3.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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.