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Richard Byrd Elementary School
Elementary School · Burbank Sd 111 · Burbank, IL
A Burbank Sd 111 elementary school where students score 34 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8259 Lavergne Ave, Burbank, IL 60459
- Math 8% proficient (2021)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Richard Byrd Elementary School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 40% (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
1.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Richard Byrd Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 73Very Walkable
- Bike 52Bikeable
- 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luther Burbank Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 459 | Compare → |
| St Bede the VenerablePrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 193 | Compare → |
| Durkin Park Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 677 | Compare → |
| St Albert the Great SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 187 | 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.
Burbank Sd 111
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #7 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
Richard Byrd Elementary School is listed in Burbank SD 111; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richard Byrd Elementary School
Richard Byrd Elementary School is a public elementary school in Burbank, IL, part of Burbank Sd 111, serving approximately 242 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,565 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richard Byrd Elementary School
What grades does Richard Byrd Elementary School serve?
Richard Byrd Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Richard Byrd Elementary School?
Richard Byrd Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 242 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard Byrd Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard Byrd Elementary School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Richard Byrd Elementary School rank in IL?
Richard Byrd Elementary School ranks #3,565 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Richard Byrd Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Richard Byrd Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Richard Byrd Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richard Byrd Elementary School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Richard Byrd Elementary School a charter school?
No, Richard Byrd Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Richard Byrd Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Richard Byrd Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richard Byrd Elementary School?
1.2% of students at Richard Byrd Elementary 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
- 242
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.6%
- Phone
- (708) 499-3049
- 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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