Luther Burbank Elementary School

8235 Linder Ave
Burbank, IL 60459
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 433 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Luther Burbank 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 433 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Luther Burbank Elementary School's student population of 433 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
433 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Luther Burbank Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Luther Burbank Elementary School is 0.56, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
#2884 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
28%
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10-14%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
4%
5%
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Hispanic
58%
27%
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Black
1%
17%
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White
33%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.56
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Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Luther Burbank Elementary School's ranking?
Luther Burbank Elementary School is ranked #2884 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Luther Burbank Elementary School?
433 students attend Luther Burbank Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Luther Burbank Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Luther Burbank Elementary School?
Luther Burbank Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Luther Burbank Elementary School offer ?
Luther Burbank Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Luther Burbank Elementary School part of?
Luther Burbank Elementary School is part of Burbank SD 111 School District.

School Calendar

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March 29, 2024 (Friday)
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April 01, 2024 (Monday)
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April 02, 2024 (Tuesday)
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April 03, 2024 (Wednesday)
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April 04, 2024 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 433 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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