Posen-Robbins ESD 143-5 School District

14011 S Harrison Ave
Posen, IL 60469-1025
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,286 students in Posen-Robbins ESD 143-5 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Posen-Robbins ESD 143-5 School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,388 Schools
# Students
1,286 Students
1,842,763 Students
# Teachers
83 Teachers
137,917 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Posen-Robbins ESD 143-5 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#741 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
10%
27%
20%
30%
41%
50%
(2022-23)
19.4%
29.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
63%
29%
% Black
33%
16%
% White
2%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,162 is higher than the state median of $22,456. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,924 is higher than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,162
$22,456
Spending / Student
$21,924
$21,694

Best Posen-Robbins ESD 143-5 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gordon School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
14100 S Harrison Ave
Posen, IL 60469
(708) 388-7202
Gr: K-3 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Kellar School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
14123 S Lydia Ave
Robbins, IL 60472
(708) 388-7201
Gr: 6-8 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Childs Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
14123 S Lydia Ave
Robbins, IL 60472
(708) 388-7203
Gr: K-3 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #44.
Posen Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
14545 S California Ave
Posen, IL 60469
(708) 388-7204
Gr: 4-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
3847 W 135th St
Crestwood, IL 60418
(708) 388-7205
Gr: PK-K | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Posen-Robbins ESD 143-5 School District?
Posen-Robbins ESD 143-5 School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,286 students.
What is the rank of Posen-Robbins ESD 143-5 School District?
Posen-Robbins ESD 143-5 School District is ranked #732 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Posen-Robbins ESD 143-5 School District?
63% of Posen-Robbins ESD 143-5 School District students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Posen-Robbins ESD 143-5 School District?
Posen-Robbins ESD 143-5 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Posen-Robbins ESD 143-5 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,924 is higher than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,286 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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