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#2442 of 3,813 schools in IL
Childs Elem School
Elementary School · Posen-robbins Esd 143-5 · Robbins, IL
A Posen-robbins Esd 143-5 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 3rd.
14123 S Lydia Ave, Robbins, IL 60472
- Math 10% proficient (2021)
- Reading 5% proficient (2022)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Childs Elem School score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 8%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 30 points since 2019, to 5% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 30% (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
90%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Childs Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low42/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$37,594
Median home value
$114,200
Median rent
$1,188/mo
College educated
12.2%
Homeownership
65%
Poverty rate
33.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60472; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–3 | 0.8 mi | 288 | Compare → |
| Springfield Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 279 | Compare → |
| Turner Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–K | 1.0 mi | 145 | Compare → |
| Academic Mastery AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 17 | 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.
Posen-robbins Esd 143-5
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $21,605NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Childs Elem School is listed in Posen-Robbins ESD 143-5; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Childs Elem School
Childs Elem School is a public elementary school in Robbins, IL, part of Posen-robbins Esd 143-5, serving approximately 130 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,442 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Childs Elem School
What grades does Childs Elem School serve?
Childs Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Childs Elem School?
Childs Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 130 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Childs Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Childs Elem School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Childs Elem School rank in IL?
Childs Elem School ranks #2,442 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Childs Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Childs Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Childs Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Childs Elem School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Childs Elem School a charter school?
No, Childs Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Childs Elem School a Title I school?
No, Childs Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Childs Elem School?
90.0% of students at Childs 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 130
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.5%
- Phone
- (708) 388-7203
- Area population (ZIP 60472)
- 4,961
- Area average commute
- 29.1 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
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 60472; this does not measure the attendance area.
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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