Edward J Tobin Elementary School
Tel:
(708)599-6655
- Edward J Tobin Elementary School serves 338 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 43% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 38% (which is equal to the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 51%.
Top Placements
Edward J Tobin Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Edward J Tobin Elementary School's student population of 338 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 338 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Edward J Tobin Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 11:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Edward J Tobin Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #731 out of 3,544 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 42% | 26% |
| Black | 2% | 17% |
| White | 53% | 49% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 48% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Burbank SD 111 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Edward J Tobin Elementary School is Reavis High School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Liberty Junior High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is F B Mccord Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Burbank F B Mccord Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-6 | 258 students
0.3 miles
8450 Nashville Ave
Burbank, IL 60459
(708)599-4411 0.3 K-6 258 - Oak Lawn Harnew Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 578 students
0.8 miles
9101 Meade Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708)599-7070 0.8 PK-5 578 - Burbank Liberty Junior High School Magnet School
Grades: 7-8 | 811 students
0.8 miles
5900 W 81st St
Burbank, IL 60459
(708)952-3255 0.8 7-8 811 - Burbank Maddock Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-6 | 413 students
0.8 miles
8258 Sayre Ave
Burbank, IL 60459
(708)598-0515 0.8 PK-6 413 - Burbank Harry E Fry School Magnet School
Grades: K-6 | 438 students
0.9 miles
7805 Mobile Ave
Burbank, IL 60459
(708)599-5554 0.9 K-6 438
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