Serving 399 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Passow Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 399 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Passow Elementary School's student population of 399 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
399 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Passow Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Passow Elementary School is 0.43, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1331 out of 3663 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
72%
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
23%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
4%
School Statewide Testing
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 Passow Elementary School's ranking?
Passow Elementary School is ranked #1331 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Passow Elementary School?
399 students attend Passow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Passow Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Passow Elementary School?
Passow Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Passow Elementary School offer ?
Passow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Passow Elementary School part of?
Passow Elementary School is part of Franklin Park SD 84 School District.
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