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Blythe Park Elementary School

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Blythe Park Elementary School is a public elementary school in Riverside, Illinois, serving 195 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Riverside School District 96, which is ranked 30th out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Blythe Park Elementary School has a strong academic performance, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in Illinois. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 125th out of 2,067 Illinois elementary schools and received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance has been consistently high, with rankings ranging from 58th to 246th over the past 10 years. Blythe Park Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average in proficiency rates for English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics across all grade levels, and it has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates compared to the state average.

When compared to the nearby schools within the Riverside School District 96, Blythe Park Elementary School generally outperforms its peers in academic proficiency rates and student group rankings. This suggests that the school may have effective practices or resources that contribute to its strong performance. While the school has excellent overall performance, there are a few areas where the school could potentially improve, such as reducing chronic absenteeism rates and increasing proficiency rates in certain grade levels or subject areas.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 735 Leesley Rd
       Riverside, IL  60546-1717

(708) 447-2168

District: Riverside School District 96

SchoolDigger Rank:
125th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,393 Help


Students who attend Blythe Park Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    L J Hauser Junior High School
High:    Riverside Brookfield Township High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  195

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.5%
Hispanic:
31.3%
Two or more races:
6.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.5% Help


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Compare Details Blythe Park Elementary School ranks better than 94% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Riverside School District 96. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.12. (See more...)
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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.
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Compare Details Blythe Park Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Riverside School District 96.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blythe Park Elementary School is $22,393, which is the 2nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Riverside School District 96.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Blythe Park Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Blythe Park Elementary School 125th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Blythe Park Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Riverside School District 96:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverside School District 96 30th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Blythe Park Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Blythe Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 90.85 17th 2020 99.2%
2004 89.96 28th 2030 98.6%
2005 89.46 27th 2022 98.7%
2006 87.29 43rd 2086 97.9%
2007 85.81 61st 2095 97.1%
2008 83.43 205th 2092 90.2%
2009 79.26 376th 2120 82.3%
2010 67.70 818th 2139 61.8%
2011 86.73 82nd 2147 96.2%
2012 81.38 303rd 2166 86.0%
2013 81.53 360th 2167 83.4%
2014 85.42 252nd 2093 88.0%
2015 88.53 227th 2052 88.9%
2016 75.66 446th 2046 78.2%
2017 69.83 573rd 2044 72.0%
2018 71.87 527th 2037 74.1%
2019 95.51 58th 2086 97.2%
2021 91.59 129th 1948 93.4%
2022 93.68 99th 2082 95.2%
2023 86.63 246th 2077 88.2%
2024 94.12 125th 2067 94.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Blythe Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.10 809th 1964 58.8%
2021 73.46 368th 1680 78.1%
2022 90.45 151st 1970 92.3%
2023 78.14 369th 1957 81.1%
2024 93.83 94th 1942 95.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Blythe Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.61 210th 1972 89.4%
2019 96.12 39th 2019 98.1%
2022 91.89 121st 1977 93.9%
2023 91.21 131st 1984 93.4%
2024 92.35 135th 1959 93.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Blythe Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 75.83 145th 954 84.8%
2023 71.05 178th 970 81.6%
2024 92.85 33rd 959 96.6%
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Rank History for White students at Blythe Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.16 220th 1463 85.0%
2019 95.93 11th 1462 99.2%
2021 90.06 78th 1308 94.0%
2022 92.19 51st 1425 96.4%
2023 90.25 78th 1419 94.5%
2024 92.38 51st 1392 96.3%
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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.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Blythe Park Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 97 n/a n/a 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 98
1990 102 n/a n/a 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 103
1991 107 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 108
1992 112 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 115
1993 117 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 121
1994 131 1 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 137
1995 133 1 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 142
1996 133 1 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 142
1997 145 1 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 154
1998 145 0 8 7 0 n/a n/a 0 160
1999 158 0 8 6 0 n/a n/a 0 172
2000 155 0 8 7 0 n/a n/a 0 170
2001 173 1 8 8 0 n/a n/a 0 190
2002 110 1 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 122
2003 110 1 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 122
2004 110 1 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 124
2005 93 1 8 6 0 n/a n/a 0 108
2006 108 2 7 18 0 n/a n/a 5 140
2007 106 3 9 21 0 n/a n/a 11 150
2008 110 3 3 28 0 n/a n/a 9 153
2009 110 6 4 36 0 n/a n/a 19 175
2010 126 5 9 40 0 n/a n/a 14 194
2011 120 5 9 63 0 0 0 0 197
2012 112 2 6 48 0 0 0 0 168
2013 113 3 5 48 0 0 0 0 169
2014 107 3 8 50 0 0 0 0 168
2015 99 5 7 43 0 0 0 0 154
2016 82 4 2 36 0 0 1 0 125
2017 85 3 2 43 0 0 1 0 134
2018 118 5 2 56 0 0 4 0 185
2019 87 4 4 57 0 0 43 0 195
2020 140 10 6 59 0 0 6 0 221
2021 91 8 6 42 0 0 5 0 152
2022 103 8 3 49 0 0 8 0 171
2023 114 6 2 61 0 0 12 0 195

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 Blythe Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 98 6.0 16.3 n/a
1990 103 5.5 18.7 n/a
1991 108 5.5 19.6 n/a
1992 115 5.5 20.9 n/a
1993 121 6.5 18.6 n/a
1994 137 6.5 21.1 n/a
1995 142 9.5 14.9 n/a
1996 142 9.5 14.9 n/a
1997 154 9.0 17.1 n/a
1998 160 12.0 13.3 n/a
1999 172 16.5 10.4 n/a
2000 170 16.5 10.3 n/a
2001 190 16.0 11.9 n/a
2002 122 11.8 10.3 0
2003 122 11.8 10.3 0
2004 124 10.6 11.7 0
2005 108 12.0 9.0 0
2006 140 14.2 9.9 0
2007 150 14.0 10.7 0
2008 153 12.0 12.8 0
2009 175 14.4 12.2 0
2010 194 14.0 13.8 0
2011 197 11.0 17.9 0
2012 168 9.6 17.5 6.5
2013 169 12.0 14.0 4.7
2014 168 9.5 17.6 13.7
2015 154 11.0 14.0 11.7
2016 125 10.0 12.5 8.8
2017 134 11.1 12.0 9
2018 185 12.7 14.4 7.6
2019 195 13.3 14.6 13.8
2020 221 14.5 15.2 13.6
2021 152 n/a n/a n/a
2022 171 13.7 12.4 13.5
2023 195 17.0 11.4 n/a

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 Blythe Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 98 6.0 16.3 n/a
1990 103 5.5 18.7 n/a
1991 108 5.5 19.6 n/a
1992 115 5.5 20.9 n/a
1993 121 6.5 18.6 n/a
1994 137 6.5 21.1 n/a
1995 142 9.5 14.9 n/a
1996 142 9.5 14.9 n/a
1997 154 9.0 17.1 n/a
1998 160 12.0 13.3 n/a
1999 172 16.5 10.4 n/a
2000 170 16.5 10.3 n/a
2001 190 16.0 11.9 n/a
2002 122 11.8 10.3 0
2003 122 11.8 10.3 0
2004 124 10.6 11.7 0
2005 108 12.0 9.0 0
2006 140 14.2 9.9 0
2007 150 14.0 10.7 0
2008 153 12.0 12.8 0
2009 175 14.4 12.2 0
2010 194 14.0 13.8 0
2011 197 11.0 17.9 0
2012 168 9.6 17.5 6.5
2013 169 12.0 14.0 4.7
2014 168 9.5 17.6 13.7
2015 154 11.0 14.0 11.7
2016 125 10.0 12.5 8.8
2017 134 11.1 12.0 9
2018 185 12.7 14.4 7.6
2019 195 13.3 14.6 13.8
2020 221 14.5 15.2 13.6
2021 152 n/a n/a n/a
2022 171 13.7 12.4 13.5
2023 195 17.0 11.4 n/a

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

Blythe Park Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaVaricellaDTPHepatitis BPneumococcal
201596.7%96.7%96.7%96.7%96.7%96.7%
201696.8%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.8%
201796.2%96.2%96.2%96.2%96.2%96.2%7.6%7.6%
201897.4%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.4%97.4%32.6%32.6%
201994.6%95.6%95.6%95.6%95.1%94.6%30.5%30.5%
202198.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
2022100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
202396.9%96.9%96.9%96.9%96.9%96.4%96.9%
202498.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Blythe Park Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $130 (0.6%) $21,713 (99.4%) $21,843
2020 $281 (1.8%) $15,608 (98.2%) $15,889
2021 $727 (4.0%) $17,609 (96.0%) $18,336
2022 $727 (4.0%) $17,609 (96.0%) $18,336
2023 $444 (2.1%) $21,156 (97.9%) $21,600
2024 $359 (1.6%) $22,033 (98.4%) $22,393

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Blythe Park 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 58th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 246th of 2077 Elementary schools
 9.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Blythe Park Elementary School)76.260
 16.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Riverside School District 96)70.963.2
 7.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Blythe Park Elementary School)71.454.3
 17.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Riverside School District 96)68.564.2
 4.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Blythe Park Elementary School)95.261.3
 33.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside School District 96)72.776
 3.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Blythe Park Elementary School)71.458
 13.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Riverside School District 96)61.664.7
 3.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Blythe Park Elementary School)72.773
 0.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside School District 96)71.362.6
 8.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Blythe Park Elementary School)5030.8
 19.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Riverside School District 96)56.448.7
 7.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Blythe Park Elementary School)90.965.4
 25.5%
   5th Grade Science (Riverside School District 96)79.173.1
 6%
   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 Students195195
African American46
 50%
American Indian00
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic5761
 7%
Pacific Islander00
White87114
 31%
Two or More Races4312
 72.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Blythe Park Elementary School

Students who attend Blythe Park Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : L J Hauser Junior High School
High : Riverside Brookfield Township High School

Students at Blythe Park Elementary School are 58% White, 31% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American, 1% Asian.

Yes. Blythe Park Elementary School ranks in the top 6.0% of Illinois elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 195 students attended Blythe Park Elementary School.


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