Robert Frost Elementary School

Summary:

Robert Frost Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mount Prospect, Illinois, serving 342 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Community Consolidated School District 59, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Robert Frost Elementary School has seen its statewide ranking fluctuate over the past decade, ranging from 947 out of 2,067 Illinois elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year to 968 out of 2,093 in the 2013-2014 school year. The school's overall SchoolDigger rating has also varied, ranging from 3 stars to 1 star during this period. Key challenges include high chronic absenteeism rates, below-average test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics, and uneven performance across student subgroups, with Hispanic students and students with disabilities struggling the most. Nearby schools within the same district, such as Devonshire School and Juliette Low Elementary School, generally perform better than Robert Frost Elementary School on key metrics.

While Robert Frost Elementary School's per-student spending has increased from $13,968 in 2020-2021 to $21,357 in 2022-2023, its student-teacher ratio has remained relatively high, ranging from 10.2 to 11.7 during this period. This suggests that the school may need to examine its resource allocation and staffing strategies to better support student learning and engagement. Comparing the school to nearby high-performing schools within and outside the district, such as Terrace Elementary School and Dryden Elementary School, provides valuable insights for the school and district to identify areas for improvement and implement effective strategies to support student success.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1308 S Cypress Dr
       Mount Prospect, IL  60056-5004


(847) 593-4378

District: Community Cons School District 59

SchoolDigger Rank:
947th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,465 Help


Students who attend Robert Frost Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Friendship Junior High School
High:    Prospect High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.2 Help
Number of students:  342

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
52.3%
White:
29.2%
African American:
7.9%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.9% Help


 See top rated Illinois elementary schools

 Compare Robert Frost Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Robert Frost Elementary School ranks better than 54.2% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 5th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Community Cons School District 59. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.62. (See more...)
Help
Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Robert Frost Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Community Cons School District 59.  (See more...)
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Robert Frost Elementary School is $20,465. 5 elementary schools in the Community Cons School District 59 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Robert Frost Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Robert Frost Elementary School 947th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Robert Frost Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Community Cons School District 59:

SchoolDigger ranks Community Cons School District 59 424th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Robert Frost Elementary School?

Rank History for Robert Frost Elementary School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Robert Frost Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 74.42 559th 2020 72.3%
2004 80.86 307th 2030 84.9%
2005 74.14 517th 2022 74.4%
2006 83.28 168th 2086 91.9%
2007 73.93 546th 2095 73.9%
2008 57.89 1095th 2092 47.7%
2009 64.61 915th 2120 56.8%
2010 67.12 845th 2139 60.5%
2011 72.01 655th 2147 69.5%
2012 64.74 911th 2166 57.9%
2013 65.50 794th 2167 63.4%
2014 55.77 968th 2093 53.8%
2015 46.66 981st 2052 52.2%
2016 38.51 1206th 2046 41.1%
2017 30.55 1393rd 2044 31.8%
2018 28.14 1469th 2037 27.9%
2019 30.30 1439th 2086 31.0%
2021 30.77 1271st 1948 34.8%
2022 43.48 1099th 2082 47.2%
2023 48.74 983rd 2077 52.7%
2024 49.62 947th 2067 54.2%
See the entire list of Illinois Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Robert Frost Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.85 544th 718 24.2%
2019 32.88 562nd 743 24.4%
2021 35.00 369th 537 31.3%
2022 35.50 526th 768 31.5%
2023 36.93 502nd 788 36.3%
2024 43.60 414th 826 49.9%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Robert Frost Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 69.93 224th 1194 81.2%
2023 33.86 716th 1156 38.1%
2024 44.92 553rd 1195 53.7%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Robert Frost Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.84 1092nd 1765 38.1%
2019 41.81 1048th 1816 42.3%
2021 47.42 690th 1514 54.4%
2022 54.78 663rd 1763 62.4%
2023 58.65 601st 1808 66.8%
2024 54.18 697th 1793 61.1%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Robert Frost Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.16 1397th 1964 28.9%
2019 27.77 1478th 2019 26.8%
2021 21.54 1345th 1680 19.9%
2022 40.40 1075th 1970 45.4%
2023 43.98 1016th 1957 48.1%
2024 46.28 951st 1942 51.0%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Robert Frost Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.95 397th 907 56.2%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Male students at Robert Frost Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.90 1406th 1972 28.7%
2019 34.28 1290th 2019 36.1%
2021 29.21 1161st 1707 32.0%
2022 44.72 990th 1977 49.9%
2023 50.68 880th 1984 55.6%
2024 50.34 873rd 1959 55.4%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Robert Frost Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.14 838th 938 10.7%
2019 36.68 609th 955 36.2%
2021 28.50 565th 742 23.9%
2022 13.49 949th 954 0.5%
2023 28.92 726th 970 25.2%
2024 36.13 610th 959 36.4%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Robert Frost Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.96 1308th 1463 10.6%
2019 14.49 1345th 1462 8.0%
2021 33.11 929th 1308 29.0%
2022 60.66 515th 1425 63.9%
2023 55.46 601st 1419 57.6%
2024 50.91 680th 1392 51.1%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Robert Frost Elementary School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 






Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Robert Frost Elementary School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Robert Frost Elementary School, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Robert Frost Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 211 11 47 38 1 n/a n/a 0 308
1989 205 12 46 34 1 n/a n/a 0 298
1990 213 8 53 41 n/a n/a n/a 0 315
1991 199 8 42 56 0 n/a n/a 0 305
1992 169 11 59 71 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1993 173 28 62 77 0 n/a n/a 0 340
1994 164 39 57 125 1 n/a n/a 0 386
1995 157 29 37 134 2 n/a n/a 0 359
1996 157 29 37 134 2 n/a n/a 0 359
1997 153 30 41 144 1 n/a n/a 0 369
1998 128 27 28 132 1 n/a n/a 0 316
1999 131 24 24 168 1 n/a n/a 0 348
2000 139 22 31 164 1 n/a n/a 0 357
2001 158 25 36 170 0 n/a n/a 0 389
2002 183 10 47 146 0 n/a n/a 0 386
2003 183 10 47 146 0 n/a n/a 0 386
2004 166 13 43 146 0 n/a n/a 0 368
2005 162 11 43 161 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2006 139 21 36 161 0 n/a n/a 3 360
2007 138 16 34 181 0 n/a n/a 1 370
2008 113 16 41 214 0 n/a n/a 6 390
2009 127 14 45 219 0 n/a n/a 10 415
2010 119 0 42 222 16 n/a n/a 20 419
2011 137 12 37 244 1 0 11 0 442
2012 153 16 44 257 3 3 8 0 484
2013 180 14 37 246 4 3 9 0 493
2014 181 20 37 232 4 2 5 0 481
2015 173 20 42 196 5 1 8 0 445
2016 156 29 36 181 3 2 3 0 410
2017 151 25 37 173 4 2 4 0 396
2018 143 21 33 144 4 0 7 0 352
2019 127 19 34 138 2 0 3 0 323
2020 125 22 29 136 2 1 6 0 321
2021 100 22 26 138 2 1 6 0 295
2022 96 20 22 132 1 1 10 0 282
2023 100 27 22 179 4 1 9 0 342

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Robert Frost Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 308 19.0 16.2 n/a
1989 298 20.0 14.9 n/a
1990 315 20.0 15.7 n/a
1991 305 21.0 14.5 n/a
1992 310 19.5 15.8 n/a
1993 340 22.3 15.2 n/a
1994 386 24.5 15.8 n/a
1995 359 22.0 16.3 n/a
1996 359 22.0 16.3 n/a
1997 369 23.0 16.0 n/a
1998 316 22.0 14.4 n/a
1999 348 24.0 14.5 n/a
2000 357 25.0 14.3 n/a
2001 389 22.3 17.4 n/a
2002 386 24.3 15.9 38.3
2003 386 24.3 15.9 38.3
2004 368 22.5 16.4 37.8
2005 377 23.0 16.4 37.9
2006 360 25.0 14.4 44.8
2007 370 24.0 15.4 56.4
2008 390 27.0 14.4 56.8
2009 415 29.0 14.3 61
2010 419 30.0 13.9 68.2
2011 442 30.0 14.7 60.4
2012 484 31.0 15.6 n/a
2013 493 39.1 12.6 65.5
2014 481 n/a n/a 62.2
2015 445 29.0 15.3 72.6
2016 410 27.0 15.1 64.4
2017 396 27.5 14.4 72
2018 352 25.0 14.0 69
2019 323 23.0 13.9 64.1
2020 321 23.6 13.5 65.1
2021 295 n/a n/a n/a
2022 282 24.0 11.7 59.6
2023 342 33.5 10.2 74.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Robert Frost Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 308 19.0 16.2 n/a
1989 298 20.0 14.9 n/a
1990 315 20.0 15.7 n/a
1991 305 21.0 14.5 n/a
1992 310 19.5 15.8 n/a
1993 340 22.3 15.2 n/a
1994 386 24.5 15.8 n/a
1995 359 22.0 16.3 n/a
1996 359 22.0 16.3 n/a
1997 369 23.0 16.0 n/a
1998 316 22.0 14.4 n/a
1999 348 24.0 14.5 n/a
2000 357 25.0 14.3 n/a
2001 389 22.3 17.4 n/a
2002 386 24.3 15.9 38.3
2003 386 24.3 15.9 38.3
2004 368 22.5 16.4 37.8
2005 377 23.0 16.4 37.9
2006 360 25.0 14.4 44.8
2007 370 24.0 15.4 56.4
2008 390 27.0 14.4 56.8
2009 415 29.0 14.3 61
2010 419 30.0 13.9 68.2
2011 442 30.0 14.7 60.4
2012 484 31.0 15.6 n/a
2013 493 39.1 12.6 65.5
2014 481 n/a n/a 62.2
2015 445 29.0 15.3 72.6
2016 410 27.0 15.1 64.4
2017 396 27.5 14.4 72
2018 352 25.0 14.0 69
2019 323 23.0 13.9 64.1
2020 321 23.6 13.5 65.1
2021 295 n/a n/a n/a
2022 282 24.0 11.7 59.6
2023 342 33.5 10.2 74.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Robert Frost Elementary School

Help
Compare
YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal
201598.9%99.1%99.1%99.1%0.2%99.1%98.9%0.2%
201698.3%99.0%99.0%99.0%98.8%98.3%
201798.7%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.3%98.7%
201898.9%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%99.2%
201998.4%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.4%98.8%
202198.3%98.6%98.6%98.6%99.3%97.6%98.3%
202298.2%97.4%97.4%97.4%96.3%98.5%
202397.0%97.3%97.3%97.3%100.0%96.4%97.3%
202492.8%97.0%97.0%97.0%94.6%95.8%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Robert Frost Elementary School

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $854 (5.1%) $15,889 (94.9%) $16,743
2020 $905 (5.3%) $16,306 (94.7%) $17,211
2021 $1,019 (7.3%) $12,949 (92.7%) $13,968
2022 $1,019 (7.3%) $12,949 (92.7%) $13,968
2023 $1,209 (5.7%) $20,148 (94.3%) $21,357
2024 $1,164 (5.7%) $19,301 (94.3%) $20,465

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Robert Frost Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1439th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 983rd of 2077 Elementary schools
 21.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Robert Frost Elementary School)23.222.7
 0.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Community Cons School District 59)24.922.2
 2.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Robert Frost Elementary School)37.332.7
 4.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Community Cons School District 59)24.631.9
 7.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Robert Frost Elementary School)18.927.4
 8.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Community Cons School District 59)2929.9
 0.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Robert Frost Elementary School)20.732.8
 12.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Community Cons School District 59)17.931.6
 13.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Robert Frost Elementary School)21.823.1
 1.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Community Cons School District 59)33.129.2
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Robert Frost Elementary School)23.626.9
 3.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Community Cons School District 59)21.723.9
 2.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Robert Frost Elementary School)34.550.9
 16.4%
   5th Grade Science (Community Cons School District 59)46.953.2
 6.3%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students323342
 5.9%
African American1927
 42.1%
American Indian24
 100%
Asian3422
 35.3%
Hispanic138179
 29.7%
Pacific Islander01
White127100
 21.3%
Two or More Races39
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.1%74.9%
 10.8%


Schools Near Robert Frost Elementary School









Frequently Asked Questions about Robert Frost Elementary School

Students who attend Robert Frost Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Friendship Junior High School
High : Prospect High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 342 students attended Robert Frost Elementary School.

Robert Frost Elementary School ranks 947th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Robert Frost Elementary School are 52% Hispanic, 29% White, 8% African American, 6% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.


Rate Robert Frost Elementary School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Robert Frost Elementary School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics
t12_171377001717 retrieved from Memory in 0 milliseconds.
None retrieved from Database in 76 milliseconds.