Below Average
#3308 of 3,813 schools in IL
Adm Richard E Byrd Elem School
Elementary School · Comm Cons Sd 59 · Elk Grove Village, IL
A Comm Cons Sd 59 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
265 Wellington Ave, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
- Math 12% proficient (2021)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Adm Richard E Byrd Elem School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 12%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 12% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Adm Richard E Byrd Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,815/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elk Grove Village), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$95,240
Median home value
$334,800
Median rent
$1,574/mo
College educated
41.1%
Homeownership
74%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60007; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Creek Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 423 | Compare → |
| Clearmont Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 402 | Compare → |
| Queen of the Rosary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 199 | Compare → |
| One School Global Chicago CampusPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 1.2 mi | 23 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Comm Cons Sd 59
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #13 of 15
- District spending per student
- $24,948NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Adm Richard E Byrd Elem School is listed in Comm Cons SD 59; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Adm Richard E Byrd Elem School
Adm Richard E Byrd Elem School is a public elementary school in Elk Grove Village, IL, part of Comm Cons Sd 59, serving approximately 317 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,308 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Adm Richard E Byrd Elem School
What grades does Adm Richard E Byrd Elem School serve?
Adm Richard E Byrd Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Adm Richard E Byrd Elem School?
Adm Richard E Byrd Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 317 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adm Richard E Byrd Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Adm Richard E Byrd Elem School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Adm Richard E Byrd Elem School rank in IL?
Adm Richard E Byrd Elem School ranks #3,308 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Adm Richard E Byrd Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Adm Richard E Byrd Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Adm Richard E Byrd Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Adm Richard E Byrd Elem School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Adm Richard E Byrd Elem School a charter school?
No, Adm Richard E Byrd Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Adm Richard E Byrd Elem School a Title I school?
No, Adm Richard E Byrd Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Adm Richard E Byrd Elem School?
80.8% of students at Adm Richard E Byrd Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 317
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.5%
- Phone
- (847) 593-4388
- Area population (ZIP 60007)
- 32,485
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 44
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60007; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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