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Roy Elem School

Elementary School · Mannheim Sd 83 · Northlake, IL

A Mannheim Sd 83 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

533 N Roy Ave, Northlake, IL 60164

  • Math 8% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 29% proficient (2022)
  • 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.5Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-6.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency18% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.6:1
District spending per student$23,825
Chronic Absenteeism30.1%

Students at Roy Elem School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency8%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency29%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 54 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 29% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
78%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
80%
2012
Math
56%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
68%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
24%
ELA
31%
2015
Math
29%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
38%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2022
ELA
29%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 45% (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

63.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Roy 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 34Car-Dependent
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,843/100K

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

$76,483

Median home value

$240,400

Median rent

$1,143/mo

College educated

14.5%

Homeownership

75%

Poverty rate

9.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60164; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Whittier Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.8PK–20.6 mi365Compare →
St John Vianney SchoolPrivate · tuition5.7privatePK–80.8 mi184Compare →
Westdale Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.2K–50.8 mi469Compare →
J W Riley Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.33–51.0 mi323Compare →

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.

Mannheim Sd 83

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#5 of 5
District spending per student
$23,825NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Roy Elem School is listed in Mannheim SD 83; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Roy Elem School

Roy Elem School is a public elementary school in Northlake, IL, part of Mannheim Sd 83, serving approximately 521 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,608 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Roy Elem School

What grades does Roy Elem School serve?

Roy Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Roy Elem School?

Roy Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 521 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Roy Elem School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Roy Elem School rank in IL?

Roy Elem School ranks #2,608 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Roy Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Roy Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Roy Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Roy Elem School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Roy Elem School a charter school?

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

Is Roy Elem School a Title I school?

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

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

63.7% of students at Roy 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
521
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.1%
Area population (ZIP 60164)
21,248
Area average commute
28.1 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 60164; 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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