Serving 149 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Childs 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 149 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Childs Elementary School's attendance zone is located in Robbins, IL, encompassing an area of approximately 3.8 square miles that covers the entire school district. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.5 miles to the furthest point of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Childs Elementary School's student population of 149 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
149 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Tomorrow's Leaders... Today!
School Rankings
Childs 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 Childs Elementary School is 0.49, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2741 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
28%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
66%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.8%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
2%
Showing 2004–2015. Full 14-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 Childs Elementary School's ranking?
Childs Elementary School is ranked #2741 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Childs Elementary School often compared to?
Childs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gordon School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Childs Elementary School?
149 students attend Childs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Childs Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Childs Elementary School?
Childs Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Childs Elementary School offer ?
Childs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Childs Elementary School part of?
Childs Elementary School is part of Posen-Robbins ESD 143-5 School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break Begins
March 29, 2027 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 27, 2027 (Thursday)
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