Erickson Elementary School

277 Springfield Dr
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 487 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Erickson Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 487 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 10% in IL
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • : 63% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Erickson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Erickson Elementary School's student population of 487 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
487 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Erickson Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Erickson Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#215 out of 3426 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Erickson Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
49%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Erickson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
63%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Erickson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Erickson Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
20%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Erickson Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Erickson Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Erickson Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
69%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Erickson Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Erickson Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of Erickson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Erickson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
27%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Erickson Elementary School's ranking?
Erickson Elementary School is ranked #215 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Erickson Elementary School?
487 students attend Erickson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Erickson Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Erickson Elementary School?
Erickson Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Erickson Elementary School offer ?
Erickson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Erickson Elementary School part of?
Erickson Elementary School is part of Bloomingdale SD 13 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 487 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • : 63% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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