Serving 342 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Robert Frost Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Robert Frost Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
342 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1949 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
6%
Hispanic
52%
28%
Black
8%
16%
White
29%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
56%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert Frost Elementary School's ranking?
Robert Frost Elementary School is ranked #1949 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Robert Frost Elementary School?
342 students attend Robert Frost Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Robert Frost Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robert Frost Elementary School?
Robert Frost Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Robert Frost Elementary School offer ?
Robert Frost Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Robert Frost Elementary School part of?
Robert Frost Elementary School is part of Community Cons SD 59 School District.
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