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Luther Burbank Elem School

Elementary School · Burbank Sd 111 · Burbank, IL

A Burbank Sd 111 elementary school where students score 36 points below what's typical for similar communities.

8235 Linder Ave, Burbank, IL 60459

  • Math 8% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 17% proficient (2022)
  • 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-6.36 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.4Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-36.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile16th
Resources & Environment5.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
District spending per student$16,823
Chronic Absenteeism27.5%

Students at Luther Burbank Elem School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency8%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 66 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 17% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
45%
2014
Math
11%
ELA
24%
2015
Math
18%
ELA
28%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
16%
ELA
23%
2018
Math
16%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
16%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2022
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 37% (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

1.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Luther Burbank 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 53Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,167/100K

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

$83,975

Median home value

$258,900

Median rent

$1,241/mo

College educated

15.5%

Homeownership

80.2%

Poverty rate

10.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60459; 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 Albert the Great SchoolPrivate · tuition7.3privatePK–80.3 mi187Compare →
Richard Byrd Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.9K–50.6 mi242Compare →
J B Kennedy Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.7K–50.8 mi240Compare →
Edward J Tobin Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.0K–51.2 mi295Compare →

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.

Burbank Sd 111

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#8 of 8
District spending per student
$16,823NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Luther Burbank Elem School is listed in Burbank SD 111; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Luther Burbank Elem School

Luther Burbank Elem School is a public elementary school in Burbank, IL, part of Burbank Sd 111, serving approximately 459 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,681 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Luther Burbank Elem School

What grades does Luther Burbank Elem School serve?

Luther Burbank Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Luther Burbank Elem School?

Luther Burbank Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 459 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Luther Burbank Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Luther Burbank Elem School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Luther Burbank Elem School rank in IL?

Luther Burbank Elem School ranks #3,681 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Luther Burbank Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Luther Burbank Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Luther Burbank Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Luther Burbank Elem School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Luther Burbank Elem School a charter school?

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

Is Luther Burbank Elem School a Title I school?

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

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

1.7% of students at Luther Burbank 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
459
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.5%
Area population (ZIP 60459)
28,822
Area average commute
33.5 min
Area median age
38.2
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 60459; 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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