Enrollment
346
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edward J Tobin Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edward J Tobin Elem School
Edward J Tobin Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Burbank, Illinois, enrolling 346 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 346 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (63%) and White (29%) (diversity index 51/100).
12.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Burbank's elementary schools, it stands alongside Luther Burbank Elem School (453 students): Edward J Tobin Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.5:1 vs 14.6:1).
Burbank Sd 111 also operates Liberty Junior High School (1,087 students) and Luther Burbank Elem School (453 students) alongside Edward J Tobin Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Edward J Tobin Elem School compares
Edward J Tobin Elem School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,047
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burbank Sd 111, which includes Edward J Tobin Elem School.
$14,047
Per student
-18%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.0%
State 29.4%
Federal 11.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~346 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Edward J Tobin Elem School a good school?
Edward J Tobin Elem School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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