Serving 186 students in grades Prekindergarten, F B Mccord 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 186 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: F B McCord Elementary School serves the southwest part of Burbank, IL, covering an attendance area of approximately 0.5 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
F B Mccord Elementary School's student population of 186 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
186 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
F B Mccord 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 F B Mccord Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#2279 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
62%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
28%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is F B Mccord Elementary School's ranking?
F B Mccord Elementary School is ranked #2279 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are F B Mccord Elementary School often compared to?
F B Mccord Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maddock Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend F B Mccord Elementary School?
186 students attend F B Mccord Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of F B Mccord Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of F B Mccord Elementary School?
F B Mccord Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does F B Mccord Elementary School offer ?
F B Mccord Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is F B Mccord Elementary School part of?
F B Mccord Elementary School is part of Burbank SD 111 School District.
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