Serving 294 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Reskin 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 8:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 294 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Reskin Elementary School serves the southwest part of Glendale Heights, IL, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Reskin Elementary School's student population of 294 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
294 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Reskin 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 Reskin Elementary School is 0.58, 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%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
61%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
8%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
18%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
31%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Reskin Elementary School's ranking?
Reskin 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 Reskin Elementary School often compared to?
Reskin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carl Sandburg Elementary School, Pleasant Hill 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 Reskin Elementary School?
294 students attend Reskin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Reskin Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Reskin Elementary School?
Reskin Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Reskin Elementary School offer ?
Reskin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Reskin Elementary School part of?
Reskin Elementary School is part of Marquardt SD 15 School District.
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