- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Burbank, IL
Edward J Tobin Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Edward J Tobin Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173681003786
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edward J Tobin Elem School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Burbank · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 346
- students enrolled
Edward J Tobin Elem School has class sizes larger than 83% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edward J Tobin Elem School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Burbank, IL.
School address
District: Burbank Sd 111 · Illinois
NCES ID 173681003786 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Edward J Tobin Elem School grew from 279 students in 2022-23 to 295 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.7 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 173681003786 · Burbank, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
346 enr · 16.5:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty Junior High School (1,087 students)
Edward J Tobin Elem School grew from 279 students in 2022-23 to 295 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 21.7 → 21.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Edward J Tobin Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Liberty Junior
Liberty Junior High School
1,087 students
- Luther Burbank
Luther Burbank Elem School
453 students
- Maddock Elemen 356
Maddock Elementary School
356 students
- This school 346
Edward J Tobin Elem School
346 students
- J B Kennedy El 295
J B Kennedy Elem School
295 students
- Harry E Fry Sc 268
Harry E Fry School
268 students
What this shows Edward J Tobin Elem School reports 346 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edward J Tobin Elem School compares
Edward J Tobin Elem School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▲ 18% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 346 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
346
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in Illinois - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,823
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.3%
White 29.2%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 3.2%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, Edward J Tobin Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Burbank Sd 111 reports $16,823 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edward J Tobin Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Luther Burbank Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maddock Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| J B Kennedy Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harry E Fry School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edward J Tobin Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Burbank
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Luther Burbank Elem School
Standard public school
453 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
J B Kennedy Elem School
Standard public school
295 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Harry E Fry School
Standard public school
268 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Richard Byrd Elementary School
Standard public school
266 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
F B Mccord Elem School
Standard public school
186 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~346 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edward J Tobin Elem School
How many students attend Edward J Tobin Elem School?
Edward J Tobin Elem School has 346 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Burbank, IL. CCD year-over-year: 279 (2022-23) → 295 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edward J Tobin Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edward J Tobin Elem School is 16.5:1, which is 18% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edward J Tobin Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Edward J Tobin Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 63.3% of enrollment, in Burbank, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edward J Tobin Elem School?
Edward J Tobin Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Edward J Tobin Elem School rank among elementary schools in Burbank?
By Resource Investment Index, Edward J Tobin Elem School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Burbank, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Burbank on the city page.
What other schools are in Burbank Sd 111?
Besides Edward J Tobin Elem School, Burbank Sd 111 also operates Liberty Junior High School (1,087 students), Luther Burbank Elem School (453 students), and Maddock Elementary School (356 students). See the Burbank Sd 111 district page for the complete list.