Serving 314 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Adm Richard E Byrd 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 is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 314 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 81%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Adm Richard E Byrd Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Adm Richard E Byrd Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Adm Richard E Byrd Elementary School?
314 students attend Adm Richard E Byrd Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Adm Richard E Byrd Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Adm Richard E Byrd Elementary School?
Adm Richard E Byrd Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Adm Richard E Byrd Elementary School offer ?
Adm Richard E Byrd Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Adm Richard E Byrd Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 314 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 81%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
