Is Ernest F Kolb Elementary School a good school?

Ernest F Kolb Elementary School ranks 985 th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Ernest F Kolb Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 357 students attended Ernest F Kolb Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Ernest F Kolb Elementary School?

Students at Ernest F Kolb Elementary School are 59% White, 25% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 6% African American.

What schools do graduates of Ernest F Kolb Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Ernest F Kolb Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Simmons Middle School

Ernest F Kolb Elementary School

Summary:

Ernest F Kolb Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Oak Lawn, Illinois, serving grades K-5 with a student population of 354. The school is part of the Ridgeland School District 122, which is ranked 379 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ernest F Kolb Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Illinois elementary schools, with academic performance on standardized tests generally below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 31.7% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 40.8% in the district and 41.2% statewide. The school also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism, ranging from 6.8% in 2019-2020 to 32.7% in 2021-2022. However, the school has shown some strengths in the performance of specific student subgroups, such as its African American and Hispanic students, who have performed relatively well compared to other Illinois elementary schools.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Ridgeland School District 122, Ernest F Kolb Elementary School generally performs below its peers, such as George W Lieb Elementary School and Columbus Manor Elementary School, which have higher academic proficiency rates and lower chronic absenteeism. Compared to schools in neighboring districts, such as the highly-rated North Palos School District 117, Ernest F Kolb Elementary School lags significantly in academic performance and other key metrics.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

9620 Normandy Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453-2131

(708) 598-8090

District: Ridgeland School District 122

SchoolDigger Rank:
985^th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,197

Students who attend Ernest F Kolb Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

Simmons Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 357

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.5%

Hispanic:

24.9%

Asian:

9.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ernest F Kolb Elementary School ranks better than 52.3% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Ridgeland School District 122. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.69. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (58.5%), Hispanic (24.9%), Asian (9.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 77.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Ridgeland School District 122. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ernest F Kolb Elementary School is 15, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Ridgeland School District 122! (See more...)

Compare Ernest F Kolb Elementary School employs 23.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ernest F Kolb Elementary School is $16,197, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Ridgeland School District 122!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ernest F Kolb Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ernest F Kolb Elementary School 985^th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Ernest F Kolb Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Ridgeland School District 122:

SchoolDigger ranks Ridgeland School District 122 379^th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ernest F Kolb Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Ernest F Kolb Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2003	61.28	948^th	2020	53.1%
2004	57.46	1069^th	2030	47.3%
2005	75.32	475^th	2022	76.5%
2006	60.14	1050^th	2086	49.7%
2007	60.24	1029^th	2095	50.9%
2008	65.34	885^th	2092	57.7%
2009	54.92	1155^th	2120	45.5%
2010	63.01	965^th	2139	54.9%
2011	70.82	707^th	2147	67.1%
2012	79.10	388^th	2166	82.1%
2013	62.36	877^th	2167	59.5%
2014	49.27	1122^nd	2093	46.4%
2015	29.32	1430^th	2052	30.3%
2016	45.90	1033^rd	2046	49.5%
2017	54.90	856^th	2044	58.1%
2018	53.57	884^th	2037	56.6%
2019	53.72	909^th	2086	56.4%
2021	25.51	1402^nd	1948	28.0%
2022	39.63	1187^th	2082	43.0%
2023	39.29	1184^th	2077	43.0%
2024	47.69	985^th	2067	52.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ernest F Kolb Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	62.38	164^th	718	77.2%
2019	54.91	221^st	743	70.3%
2021	37.88	330^th	537	38.5%
2022	68.90	111^th	768	85.5%
2023	41.14	430^th	788	45.4%
2024	44.19	405^th	826	51.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Ernest F Kolb Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	70.22	222^nd	1194	81.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ernest F Kolb Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	73.34	270^th	1765	84.7%
2019	68.42	392^nd	1816	78.4%
2021	39.81	860^th	1514	43.2%
2022	65.58	416^th	1763	76.4%
2023	45.67	914^th	1808	49.4%
2024	59.81	553^rd	1793	69.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Ernest F Kolb Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	51.20	894^th	1964	54.5%
2019	48.70	988^th	2019	51.1%
2021	21.50	1347^th	1680	19.8%
2022	37.05	1152^nd	1970	41.5%
2023	33.79	1230^th	1957	37.1%
2024	46.39	949^th	1942	51.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Ernest F Kolb Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	56.19	788^th	1972	60.0%
2019	58.72	753^rd	2019	62.7%
2021	26.39	1226^th	1707	28.2%
2022	41.90	1052^nd	1977	46.8%
2023	44.81	1007^th	1984	49.2%
2024	47.92	930^th	1959	52.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Ernest F Kolb Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	77.84	63^rd	684	90.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ernest F Kolb Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	53.29	389^th	938	58.5%
2022	55.90	346^th	954	63.7%
2024	66.71	213^th	959	77.8%

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Rank History for White students at Ernest F Kolb Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	33.47	1010^th	1463	31.0%
2019	36.27	973^rd	1462	33.4%
2021	11.92	1243^rd	1308	5.0%
2022	24.45	1160^th	1425	18.6%
2023	21.15	1191^st	1419	16.1%
2024	32.41	993^rd	1392	28.7%

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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.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

Review counts

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by a parent
Friday, February 18, 2011

Kolb was always willing to work with my now 17 year old son. He was quite a handful, spending a lot of time in the Principle's office. However, they never gave up on him and continued to encourage and motivate him without waver. Now he is in High School, and while he has still experienced issues with behavior, he is on the honor roll and maintains all A's and B's and hopes to one day become a Doctor. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Ernest F Kolb Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	279	1	4	8	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	292
1989	266	n/a	3	8	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	277
1990	259	n/a	3	8	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	270
1991	300	1	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	308
1992	291	2	2	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	308
1993	342	2	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	352
1994	308	2	3	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	327
1995	300	2	7	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	326
1996	300	2	7	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	326
1997	323	0	4	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	347
1998	339	0	4	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	353
1999	301	2	2	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	328
2000	276	3	4	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	305
2001	304	4	5	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	336
2002	260	12	5	29	1	n/a	n/a	0	307
2003	260	12	5	29	1	n/a	n/a	0	307
2004	277	14	5	38	1	n/a	n/a	0	335
2005	289	18	3	44	0	n/a	n/a	0	354
2006	252	20	5	43	0	n/a	n/a	1	321
2007	277	37	4	53	1	n/a	n/a	4	376
2008	263	36	5	39	0	n/a	n/a	5	348
2009	334	40	5	47	1	n/a	n/a	5	432
2010	222	22	5	31	1	n/a	n/a	8	289
2011	248	20	2	45	0	0	5	0	320
2012	268	26	5	49	0	0	4	0	352
2013	260	28	3	57	0	0	3	0	351
2014	258	28	3	56	1	0	6	0	352
2015	244	30	8	62	1	0	6	0	351
2016	243	23	5	60	2	0	5	0	338
2017	223	33	7	47	2	0	2	0	314
2018	231	28	6	48	1	0	3	0	317
2019	227	30	8	43	0	0	3	0	311
2020	220	37	8	53	0	0	5	0	323
2021	250	39	20	61	1	0	5	0	376
2022	219	35	17	78	3	0	2	0	354
2023	214	31	21	81	3	0	4	0	354
2024	209	21	33	89	2	1	2	0	357

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 Ernest F Kolb Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	292	16.0	18.2	n/a
1989	277	16.0	17.3	n/a
1990	270	14.0	19.2	n/a
1991	308	15.0	20.5	n/a
1992	308	15.0	20.5	n/a
1993	352	14.5	24.3	n/a
1994	327	15.5	21.1	n/a
1995	326	14.6	22.3	n/a
1996	326	14.6	22.3	n/a
1997	347	13.6	25.5	n/a
1998	353	16.0	22.1	n/a
1999	328	16.1	20.4	n/a
2000	305	17.0	17.9	n/a
2001	336	16.0	21.0	n/a
2002	307	21.0	14.6	n/a
2003	307	21.0	14.6	n/a
2004	335	20.0	16.8	36.7
2005	354	23.0	15.4	41
2006	321	22.0	14.6	48.8
2007	376	22.0	17.1	54
2008	348	18.0	19.3	60.1
2009	432	18.5	23.4	52.2
2010	289	17.0	17.0	90.7
2011	320	17.2	18.5	77.8
2012	352	18.5	19.0	71.3
2013	351	19.4	18.0	68.9
2014	352	20.7	16.9	69.9
2015	351	22.0	15.9	80.9
2016	338	21.0	16.0	76.3
2017	314	20.5	15.3	81.2
2018	317	22.6	13.9	73.8
2019	311	21.0	14.8	68.2
2020	323	21.0	15.3	91.3
2021	376	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	354	27.5	12.8	59
2023	354	25.0	14.1	69.2
2024	357	23.7	15.0	77.9

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 Ernest F Kolb Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	292	16.0	18.2	n/a
1989	277	16.0	17.3	n/a
1990	270	14.0	19.2	n/a
1991	308	15.0	20.5	n/a
1992	308	15.0	20.5	n/a
1993	352	14.5	24.3	n/a
1994	327	15.5	21.1	n/a
1995	326	14.6	22.3	n/a
1996	326	14.6	22.3	n/a
1997	347	13.6	25.5	n/a
1998	353	16.0	22.1	n/a
1999	328	16.1	20.4	n/a
2000	305	17.0	17.9	n/a
2001	336	16.0	21.0	n/a
2002	307	21.0	14.6	n/a
2003	307	21.0	14.6	n/a
2004	335	20.0	16.8	36.7
2005	354	23.0	15.4	41
2006	321	22.0	14.6	48.8
2007	376	22.0	17.1	54
2008	348	18.0	19.3	60.1
2009	432	18.5	23.4	52.2
2010	289	17.0	17.0	90.7
2011	320	17.2	18.5	77.8
2012	352	18.5	19.0	71.3
2013	351	19.4	18.0	68.9
2014	352	20.7	16.9	69.9
2015	351	22.0	15.9	80.9
2016	338	21.0	16.0	76.3
2017	314	20.5	15.3	81.2
2018	317	22.6	13.9	73.8
2019	311	21.0	14.8	68.2
2020	323	21.0	15.3	91.3
2021	376	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	354	27.5	12.8	59
2023	354	25.0	14.1	69.2
2024	357	23.7	15.0	77.9

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.

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