Enrollment
266
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richard Byrd Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richard Byrd Elementary School
Richard Byrd Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Burbank, Illinois, enrolling 266 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 266 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (72%) and White (21%) (diversity index 43/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Burbank's elementary schools, it stands alongside Luther Burbank Elem School (453 students): Richard Byrd Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.6:1 vs 14.6:1).
Burbank Sd 111 also operates Liberty Junior High School (1,087 students) and Luther Burbank Elem School (453 students) alongside Richard Byrd Elementary 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 Richard Byrd Elementary School compares
Richard Byrd Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burbank Sd 111, which includes Richard Byrd Elementary 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 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
- 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
- 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
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 (~266 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Richard Byrd Elementary School a good school?
Richard Byrd Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 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.
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