Serving 532 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Robert Frost 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 14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 532 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Robert Frost Elementary School serves the southeast part of Mount Prospect, IL, encompassing an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Most families reside within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Robert Frost Elementary School's student population of 532 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
532 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Robert Frost 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 Robert Frost Elementary School is 0.68, 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
#2754 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
21%
6%
Hispanic
48%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
22%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.3%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert Frost Elementary School's ranking?
Robert Frost Elementary School is ranked #2754 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Robert Frost Elementary School often compared to?
Robert Frost Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mark Twain Elementary School, Walt Whitman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Robert Frost Elementary School?
532 students attend Robert Frost Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Robert Frost Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Robert Frost Elementary School?
Robert Frost Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Robert Frost Elementary School offer ?
Robert Frost Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Robert Frost Elementary School part of?
Robert Frost Elementary School is part of Wheeling CCSD 21 School District.
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