Serving 536 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Apollo Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 536 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Apollo Elementary School serves the northwest part of Des Plaines, IL, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with distances to the zone's edges ranging from 0.9 to 1.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Apollo Elementary School's student population of 536 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
536 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering all students to succeed in a changing world.
School Rankings
Apollo Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Apollo Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1969 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
39%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.7%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Apollo Elementary School's ranking?
Apollo Elementary School is ranked #1969 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Apollo Elementary School often compared to?
Apollo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mark Twain Elementary School, Brentwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Apollo Elementary School?
536 students attend Apollo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Apollo Elementary School students are Asian, 24% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Apollo Elementary School?
Apollo Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Apollo Elementary School offer ?
Apollo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Apollo Elementary School part of?
Apollo Elementary School is part of East Maine SD 63 School District.
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