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Komarek Elem School

Elementary School · Komarek Sd 94 · North Riverside, IL

A Komarek Sd 94 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

8940 W 24th St, North Riverside, IL 60546

  • Math 24% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 28% proficient (2022)
  • 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.7Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.63 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency28% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency26% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.2:1
District spending per student$17,982
Chronic Absenteeism21.6%

Students at Komarek Elem School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency24%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency28%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 28% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
69%
2013
Math
63%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
34%
ELA
46%
2015
Math
31%
ELA
41%
2016
Math
28%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
48%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
48%
2020*
Math
24%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
24%
ELA
30%
2022
ELA
28%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 53% (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

50.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Komarek 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 69Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 67Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,742/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North Riverside), 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

$109,933

Median home value

$377,600

Median rent

$1,331/mo

College educated

57.1%

Homeownership

76.6%

Poverty rate

4.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60546; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Brook Park Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.0K–50.7 mi872Compare →
Lindop Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.3PK–81.0 mi330Compare →
Montessori Childrens CommunityPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.3 mi6Compare →
Barnsdale Road SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.0PK–K1.4 mi285Compare →

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.

Komarek Sd 94

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$17,982NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Komarek Elem School is listed in Komarek SD 94; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Komarek Elem School

Komarek Elem School is a public elementary school in North Riverside, IL, part of Komarek Sd 94, serving approximately 547 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,008 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Komarek Elem School

What grades does Komarek Elem School serve?

Komarek Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Komarek Elem School?

Komarek Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 547 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Komarek 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 Komarek Elem School rank in IL?

Komarek Elem School ranks #2,008 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Komarek Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Komarek Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Komarek Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Komarek Elem School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Komarek Elem School a charter school?

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

Is Komarek Elem School a Title I school?

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

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

50.1% of students at Komarek 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
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
547
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.6%
Area population (ZIP 60546)
16,582
Area average commute
31.8 min
Area median age
39.9
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 60546; 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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