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#3471 of 3,813 schools in IL

Kolmar Elem School

Elementary School · Midlothian Sd 143 · Midlothian, IL

A Midlothian Sd 143 elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4500 143rd St, Midlothian, IL 60445

  • Math 4% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 12% proficient (2022)
  • 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.4Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-6.13 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.4Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency4% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency8% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)18% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile15th
Resources & Environment6.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
District spending per student$17,586
Chronic Absenteeism33.7%

Students at Kolmar Elem School score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency4%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 59 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 12% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
69%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
68%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
44%
2013
Math
40%
ELA
40%
2014
Math
11%
ELA
28%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
26%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
9%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
9%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
9%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
4%
ELA
9%
2021*
Math
4%
ELA
9%
2022
ELA
12%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 32% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

67.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Kolmar Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,765/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Midlothian), 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

$68,385

Median home value

$201,700

Median rent

$1,202/mo

College educated

18.9%

Homeownership

77.9%

Poverty rate

10.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60445; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Christopher SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–80.6 mi224Compare →
Springfield Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.2K–50.9 mi279Compare →
Ridge Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified4.9PK–K1.1 mi227Compare →
Kerkstra Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.81–51.2 mi402Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Midlothian Sd 143

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$17,586NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Kolmar Elem School is listed in Midlothian SD 143; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kolmar Elem School

Kolmar Elem School is a public elementary school in Midlothian, IL, part of Midlothian Sd 143, serving approximately 520 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,471 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kolmar Elem School

What grades does Kolmar Elem School serve?

Kolmar Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Kolmar Elem School?

Kolmar Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 520 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kolmar Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Kolmar Elem School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kolmar Elem School rank in IL?

Kolmar Elem School ranks #3,471 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Kolmar Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Kolmar Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Kolmar Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kolmar Elem School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Kolmar Elem School a charter school?

No, Kolmar Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Kolmar Elem School a Title I school?

No, Kolmar Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kolmar Elem School?

67.9% of students at Kolmar 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 – 8th
Enrollment
520
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.7%
Area population (ZIP 60445)
14,445
Area average commute
29.7 min
Area median age
38.9
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 60445; 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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