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Community Consolidated School District 62

777 E Algonquin Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016-6251
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Community Consolidated School District 62 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,480 students in Community Consolidated School District 62. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Community Consolidated School District 62 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
11 Schools
4,395 Schools
# Students
4,480 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
442 Teachers
136,648 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Community Consolidated School District 62, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#174 out of 865 school districts
(Top 30%)
35%
27%
45%
30%
52%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
17%
6%
% Hispanic
38%
28%
% Black
5%
16%
% White
37%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,669 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,980 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$115 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$112 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,669
$21,990
Spending / Student
$24,980
$21,244

Best Community Consolidated School District 62 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cumberland Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
700 E Golf Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 824-1451
Gr: K-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
735 S Westgate Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 824-1501
Gr: K-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Iroquois Community School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1836 E Touhy Ave
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 824-1308
Gr: K-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
South Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1535 Everett Ave
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 824-1566
Gr: K-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1526 E Thacker St
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 824-1575
Gr: K-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Plainfield Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1850 Plainfield Dr
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 824-1301
Gr: K-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #77.
Algonquin Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
767 E Algonquin Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 824-1205
Gr: 6-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #88.
Forest Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1375 S 5th Ave
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 824-1380
Gr: PK-5 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #99.
Chippewa Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
123 N 8th Ave
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 824-1503
Gr: 6-8 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1010.
North Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1789 Rand Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 824-1399
Gr: K-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1111.
Orchard Place Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2727 Maple St
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 824-1255
Gr: K-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Community Consolidated School District 62?
Community Consolidated School District 62 manages 11 public schools serving 4,480 students.
What is the rank of Community Consolidated School District 62?
Community Consolidated School District 62 is ranked #175 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Community Consolidated School District 62?
38% of Community Consolidated School District 62 students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Community Consolidated School District 62?
Community Consolidated School District 62 has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Community Consolidated School District 62's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,980 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 4,480 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Top 30% in IL
  • : 35% (Top 30%)
  • : 45% (Top 20%)
  • : 52% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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