Serving 317 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Adm Richard E Byrd 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Adm Richard E Byrd Elementary School's student population of 317 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
317 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Adm Richard E Byrd 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 Adm Richard E Byrd Elementary School is 0.42, 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
#2447 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
74%
28%
Black
1%
17%
White
20%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Adm Richard E Byrd Elementary School's ranking?
Adm Richard E Byrd Elementary School is ranked #2447 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Adm Richard E Byrd Elementary School often compared to?
Adm Richard E Byrd Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ridge Family Center For Learning, Salt Creek Elementary School, Adolph Link 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 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Adm Richard E Byrd Elementary School?
317 students attend Adm Richard E Byrd Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Adm Richard E Byrd Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Adm Richard E Byrd Elementary School?
Adm Richard E Byrd Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Adm Richard E Byrd Elementary School offer ?
Adm Richard E Byrd Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Adm Richard E Byrd Elementary School part of?
Adm Richard E Byrd Elementary School is part of Community Consolidated School District 59.
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