Buzz Aldrin Elementary School

Summary:

Buzz Aldrin Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 516 students in grades K-6 in Schaumburg, Illinois, which is part of the Schaumburg CCSD 54 district. While the school generally performs better than the state average on standardized tests, it lags behind the district average, with 48.6% of students proficient or better in ELA and 39.4% in math, compared to 57.8% and 45% for the district, respectively.

Buzz Aldrin has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 6.3% in 2019-2020 to 22% in 2023-2024, which is higher than the 18.1% rate at nearby Frederick Nerge Elementary School. The school's performance also varies across different student subgroups, with Asian and Hispanic students performing relatively better than White and low-income students. Despite spending $17,716 per student, which is higher than the district average of $13,744 at Frederick Nerge Elementary, Buzz Aldrin's academic performance lags behind several nearby schools in the district, such as Thomas Dooley, Campanelli, and Michael Collins Elementary Schools.

Buzz Aldrin's statewide ranking has dropped from 186th out of 2,037 Illinois elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 510th out of 2,067 in 2023-2024, suggesting a concerning trend of declining performance over the past several years. Addressing the needs of the school's lower-performing student subgroups, such as low-income and special education students, could be an area of focus to improve overall academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public K-6

 617 Boxwood Dr
       Schaumburg, IL  60193-2713


(847) 357-5400

District: Schaumburg CCSD 54

SchoolDigger Rank:
510th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,306 Help


Students who attend Buzz Aldrin Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Robert Frost Junior High School
High:    Schaumburg High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  516

Racial breakdown:

White:
41.7%
Hispanic:
25.4%
Asian:
24.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Buzz Aldrin Elementary School ranks better than 75.3% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 14th among 22 ranked elementary schools in the Schaumburg CCSD 54 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.87. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Buzz Aldrin Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Schaumburg CCSD 54 School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Buzz Aldrin Elementary School is $18,306, which is the 6th highest among 22 elementary schools in the Schaumburg CCSD 54 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Buzz Aldrin Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Buzz Aldrin Elementary School 510th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Buzz Aldrin Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Schaumburg CCSD 54:

SchoolDigger ranks Schaumburg CCSD 54 168th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Buzz Aldrin Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Buzz Aldrin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 66.16 833rd 2020 58.8%
2004 64.99 849th 2030 58.2%
2005 65.44 839th 2022 58.5%
2006 75.67 483rd 2086 76.8%
2007 70.14 701st 2095 66.5%
2008 76.74 468th 2092 77.6%
2009 79.06 388th 2120 81.7%
2010 80.30 329th 2139 84.6%
2011 72.44 632nd 2147 70.6%
2012 72.77 632nd 2166 70.8%
2013 75.66 507th 2167 76.6%
2014 74.51 524th 2093 75.0%
2015 85.32 284th 2052 86.2%
2016 79.24 376th 2046 81.6%
2017 83.11 301st 2044 85.3%
2018 88.82 186th 2037 90.9%
2019 81.82 331st 2086 84.1%
2021 80.43 325th 1948 83.3%
2022 77.03 432nd 2082 79.3%
2023 67.87 599th 2077 71.2%
2024 72.87 510th 2067 75.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Buzz Aldrin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.82 20th 718 97.2%
2022 55.18 237th 768 69.1%
2023 39.64 452nd 788 42.6%
2024 55.95 239th 826 71.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Buzz Aldrin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.86 92nd 763 87.9%
2019 52.83 426th 1194 64.3%
2022 55.20 350th 1113 68.6%
2023 51.90 432nd 1156 62.6%
2024 49.92 477th 1195 60.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Buzz Aldrin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.88 196th 1765 88.9%
2019 56.19 653rd 1816 64.0%
2021 75.80 174th 1514 88.5%
2022 68.89 347th 1763 80.3%
2023 42.24 996th 1808 44.9%
2024 43.08 978th 1793 45.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Buzz Aldrin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.73 219th 1964 88.8%
2019 75.16 430th 2019 78.7%
2021 75.51 339th 1680 79.8%
2022 74.71 440th 1970 77.7%
2023 57.87 725th 1957 63.0%
2024 71.59 486th 1942 75.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Buzz Aldrin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.98 151st 1972 92.3%
2019 84.69 241st 2019 88.1%
2021 76.13 335th 1707 80.4%
2022 75.32 418th 1977 78.9%
2023 73.03 456th 1984 77.0%
2024 69.57 516th 1959 73.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Buzz Aldrin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.26 101st 242 58.3%
2019 59.69 102nd 243 58.0%
2022 52.78 120th 226 46.9%
2023 41.54 152nd 237 35.9%
2024 49.01 132nd 219 39.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Buzz Aldrin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.72 98th 938 89.6%
2019 75.11 128th 955 86.6%
2021 95.25 14th 742 98.1%
2022 61.67 253rd 954 73.5%
2023 40.91 546th 970 43.7%
2024 47.29 433rd 959 54.8%
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Rank History for White students at Buzz Aldrin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.44 106th 1463 92.8%
2019 74.76 294th 1462 79.9%
2021 66.09 384th 1308 70.6%
2022 56.19 597th 1425 58.1%
2023 49.26 709th 1419 50.0%
2024 58.62 547th 1392 60.7%
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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.

Buzz Aldrin Elementary School Test Scores
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Saturday, March 4, 2017

Open Quote I've been very happy with the services provided over the past 7 years through Buzz Aldrin Elementary School! The teachers and administration wholeheartedly care about the students, and my kids love attending Aldrin!! Thank you! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Buzz Aldrin Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 639 5 71 11 n/a n/a n/a 0 726
1989 638 10 71 12 n/a n/a n/a 0 731
1990 567 19 71 17 1 n/a n/a 0 675
1991 581 18 68 16 1 n/a n/a 0 684
1992 576 27 74 16 1 n/a n/a 0 694
1993 567 38 82 23 2 n/a n/a 0 712
1994 561 32 79 31 2 n/a n/a 0 705
1995 505 34 76 34 1 n/a n/a 0 650
1996 505 34 76 34 1 n/a n/a 0 650
1997 527 33 98 30 0 n/a n/a 0 688
1998 543 43 102 32 1 n/a n/a 0 721
1999 537 38 105 28 2 n/a n/a 0 710
2000 510 42 92 36 1 n/a n/a 0 681
2001 491 30 107 31 0 n/a n/a 0 659
2002 488 46 96 30 0 n/a n/a 0 660
2003 488 46 96 30 0 n/a n/a 0 660
2004 471 40 98 37 0 n/a n/a 0 646
2005 475 45 89 54 0 n/a n/a 0 663
2006 446 35 93 71 0 n/a n/a 14 659
2007 414 36 86 56 0 n/a n/a 25 617
2008 413 34 113 57 1 n/a n/a 26 644
2009 365 42 120 55 1 n/a n/a 33 616
2010 354 35 110 66 0 n/a n/a 44 609
2011 366 36 107 112 7 1 18 0 647
2012 351 48 118 123 2 0 24 0 666
2013 327 43 120 140 2 0 26 0 658
2014 304 38 103 127 2 0 25 0 599
2015 255 36 103 131 1 0 21 0 547
2016 241 38 108 131 3 0 16 0 537
2017 244 37 117 144 3 0 15 0 560
2018 248 37 116 156 1 0 14 0 572
2019 229 34 119 128 4 0 12 0 526
2020 211 30 112 118 1 0 13 0 485
2021 218 33 126 100 2 0 18 0 497
2022 233 27 133 108 2 0 22 0 525
2023 215 18 127 131 4 0 21 0 516

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 Buzz Aldrin Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 726 35.0 20.7 n/a
1989 731 34.0 21.5 n/a
1990 675 35.0 19.2 n/a
1991 684 33.8 20.2 n/a
1992 694 33.5 20.7 n/a
1993 712 33.0 21.6 n/a
1994 705 36.0 19.6 n/a
1995 650 37.0 17.6 n/a
1996 650 37.0 17.6 n/a
1997 688 37.0 18.6 n/a
1998 721 36.0 20.0 n/a
1999 710 38.0 18.7 n/a
2000 681 37.0 18.4 n/a
2001 659 38.0 17.3 n/a
2002 660 36.5 18.1 0
2003 660 36.5 18.1 0
2004 646 35.0 18.5 0
2005 663 31.7 20.9 0
2006 659 39.0 16.9 0
2007 617 33.0 18.7 0
2008 644 33.0 19.5 0
2009 616 37.5 16.4 0
2010 609 37.0 16.4 0
2011 647 41.0 15.7 0
2012 666 38.0 17.5 17.7
2013 658 57.2 11.4 18.1
2014 599 38.0 15.7 21.5
2015 547 38.0 14.3 35.6
2016 537 31.0 17.3 24.8
2017 560 41.2 13.5 27.9
2018 572 42.4 13.4 26
2019 526 41.7 12.5 22.1
2020 485 41.7 11.6 21.9
2021 497 n/a n/a n/a
2022 525 45.7 11.4 25.3
2023 516 44.4 11.6 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 Buzz Aldrin Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 726 35.0 20.7 n/a
1989 731 34.0 21.5 n/a
1990 675 35.0 19.2 n/a
1991 684 33.8 20.2 n/a
1992 694 33.5 20.7 n/a
1993 712 33.0 21.6 n/a
1994 705 36.0 19.6 n/a
1995 650 37.0 17.6 n/a
1996 650 37.0 17.6 n/a
1997 688 37.0 18.6 n/a
1998 721 36.0 20.0 n/a
1999 710 38.0 18.7 n/a
2000 681 37.0 18.4 n/a
2001 659 38.0 17.3 n/a
2002 660 36.5 18.1 0
2003 660 36.5 18.1 0
2004 646 35.0 18.5 0
2005 663 31.7 20.9 0
2006 659 39.0 16.9 0
2007 617 33.0 18.7 0
2008 644 33.0 19.5 0
2009 616 37.5 16.4 0
2010 609 37.0 16.4 0
2011 647 41.0 15.7 0
2012 666 38.0 17.5 17.7
2013 658 57.2 11.4 18.1
2014 599 38.0 15.7 21.5
2015 547 38.0 14.3 35.6
2016 537 31.0 17.3 24.8
2017 560 41.2 13.5 27.9
2018 572 42.4 13.4 26
2019 526 41.7 12.5 22.1
2020 485 41.7 11.6 21.9
2021 497 n/a n/a n/a
2022 525 45.7 11.4 25.3
2023 516 44.4 11.6 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

Buzz Aldrin Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcalPneumococcal
201598.5%98.2%98.2%98.2%16.0%98.5%98.5%
201699.3%98.5%98.5%98.5%13.7%99.3%85.5%13.7%
201799.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%15.5%98.9%99.8%15.1%
201899.1%98.4%98.4%98.4%15.0%98.6%99.1%13.7%0.4%
201998.9%98.5%98.5%98.5%16.9%97.9%99.1%16.2%
202195.0%94.2%94.2%94.2%95.4%94.0%95.0%12.5%
202297.5%96.7%96.7%96.7%98.6%97.1%97.5%15.0%
202395.2%94.8%95.0%95.0%100.0%94.0%95.2%12.8%
202494.1%94.5%94.5%94.5%11.8%93.0%93.9%10.3%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Buzz Aldrin Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $655 (4.5%) $13,754 (95.5%) $14,409
2020 $801 (5.3%) $14,355 (94.7%) $15,156
2021 $603 (4.0%) $14,327 (96.0%) $14,929
2022 $603 (4.0%) $14,327 (96.0%) $14,929
2023 $1,591 (9.0%) $16,124 (91.0%) $17,716
2024 $772 (4.2%) $17,534 (95.8%) $18,306

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Buzz Aldrin Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 331st of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 599th of 2077 Elementary schools
 13%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Buzz Aldrin Elementary School)43.128.2
 14.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Schaumburg CCSD 54)43.739.5
 4.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Buzz Aldrin Elementary School)52.832.8
 20%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Schaumburg CCSD 54)57.546
 11.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Buzz Aldrin Elementary School)64.140.7
 23.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Schaumburg CCSD 54)5454.6
 0.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Buzz Aldrin Elementary School)58.239.7
 18.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Schaumburg CCSD 54)55.646
 9.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Buzz Aldrin Elementary School)50.649.2
 1.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Schaumburg CCSD 54)56.851.6
 5.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Buzz Aldrin Elementary School)49.339
 10.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Schaumburg CCSD 54)52.342.9
 9.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Buzz Aldrin Elementary School)63.959.7
 4.2%
   5th Grade Science (Schaumburg CCSD 54)69.359.5
 9.8%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Buzz Aldrin Elementary School)5840.5
 17.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Schaumburg CCSD 54)57.651.9
 5.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Buzz Aldrin Elementary School)4630.1
 15.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Schaumburg CCSD 54)52.143.3
 8.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students526516
 1.9%
African American3418
 47.1%
American Indian44
Asian119127
 6.7%
Hispanic128131
 2.3%
Pacific Islander00
White229215
 6.1%
Two or More Races1221
 75%


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Students who attend Buzz Aldrin Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Robert Frost Junior High School
High : Schaumburg High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 516 students attended Buzz Aldrin Elementary School.

Buzz Aldrin Elementary School ranks 510th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Buzz Aldrin Elementary School are 42% White, 25% Hispanic, 25% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.


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