- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Burbank, IL
Richard Byrd Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Richard Byrd Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173681003794
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richard Byrd Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Illinois schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Burbank · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 266
- students enrolled
Richard Byrd Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richard Byrd Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Burbank, IL.
School address
District: Burbank Sd 111 · Illinois
NCES ID 173681003794 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Richard Byrd Elementary School grew from 230 students in 2022-23 to 242 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.9 → 17.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 173681003794 · Burbank, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
266 enr · 15.6:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty Junior High School (1,087 students)
Richard Byrd Elementary School grew from 230 students in 2022-23 to 242 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 17.9 → 17.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Richard Byrd Elementary 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
- Edward J Tobin 346
Edward J Tobin Elem School
346 students
- J B Kennedy El 295
J B Kennedy Elem School
295 students
- This school 266
Richard Byrd Elementary School
266 students
What this shows Richard Byrd Elementary School reports 266 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richard Byrd Elementary School compares
Richard Byrd Elementary 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 266 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
266
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Illinois - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 72.2%
White 21.1%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 2.3%
African American 1.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.3, Richard Byrd Elementary 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 Richard Byrd Elementary 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maddock Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edward J Tobin Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| J B Kennedy Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richard Byrd Elementary 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
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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
Edward J Tobin Elem School
Standard public school
346 students 16.5:1 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
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 (~266 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richard Byrd Elementary School
How many students attend Richard Byrd Elementary School?
Richard Byrd Elementary School has 266 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Burbank, IL. CCD year-over-year: 230 (2022-23) → 242 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard Byrd Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard Byrd Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richard Byrd Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Richard Byrd Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 72.2% of enrollment, in Burbank, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richard Byrd Elementary School?
Richard Byrd Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Richard Byrd Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Burbank?
By Resource Investment Index, Richard Byrd Elementary School ranks #5 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 Richard Byrd Elementary 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.