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Luther Burbank Elementary School

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Luther Burbank Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 443 students in grades K-5 in Burbank, Illinois, which is part of the Burbank School District 111. However, the school faces significant challenges, consistently underperforming compared to state and district averages in academic proficiency, with only 28.1% of students proficient in English Language Arts and 20.9% proficient in Math, far below the state averages.

Luther Burbank Elementary School also struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 19.5% to 27.3% over the past few years, much higher than the state average. The school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, with its White and Special Education students ranking in the bottom 25% of Illinois elementary schools, while its Hispanic and English Language Learner students perform better, ranking in the top 50%. Despite relatively high spending per student at $16,130 and a low student-teacher ratio of 14.1, the school has not been able to translate these resources into improved academic outcomes.

When compared to nearby schools in the same district and neighboring districts, such as Richard Byrd Elementary School and J.B. Kennedy Elementary School, both of which outperform Luther Burbank in academic proficiency and have lower chronic absenteeism rates, it becomes clear that the school is underperforming relative to its peers. This suggests the need for a comprehensive review of Luther Burbank Elementary School's instructional practices, resource allocation, and support systems to address these issues and improve outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 8235 Linder Ave
       Burbank, IL  60459-2066

(708) 499-0838

District: Burbank School District 111

SchoolDigger Rank:
1185th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,240 Help


Students who attend Luther Burbank Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Liberty Junior High School
High:    Reavis High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  443

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
61.2%
White:
29.8%
Two or more races:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Luther Burbank Elementary School ranks worse than 57.3% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 5th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Burbank School District 111. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.58. (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 Luther Burbank Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Burbank School District 111.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Luther Burbank Elementary School is $16,240. 3 elementary schools in the Burbank School District 111 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Luther Burbank Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Luther Burbank Elementary School 1185th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Luther Burbank Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Burbank School District 111:

SchoolDigger ranks Burbank School District 111 613th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Luther Burbank Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Luther Burbank Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 70.70 679th 2020 66.4%
2004 67.87 754th 2030 62.9%
2005 51.55 1195th 2022 40.9%
2006 65.96 852nd 2086 59.2%
2007 54.76 1205th 2095 42.5%
2008 55.69 1140th 2092 45.5%
2009 63.58 946th 2120 55.4%
2010 61.96 999th 2139 53.3%
2011 49.88 1297th 2147 39.6%
2012 48.92 1324th 2166 38.9%
2013 30.80 1576th 2167 27.3%
2014 30.14 1535th 2093 26.7%
2015 25.89 1537th 2052 25.1%
2016 34.54 1306th 2046 36.2%
2017 30.29 1399th 2044 31.6%
2018 29.07 1446th 2037 29.0%
2019 30.37 1437th 2086 31.1%
2021 21.99 1506th 1948 22.7%
2022 26.49 1482nd 2082 28.8%
2023 41.44 1145th 2077 44.9%
2024 38.58 1185th 2067 42.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Luther Burbank Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.44 619th 718 13.8%
2019 28.41 640th 743 13.9%
2021 39.43 305th 537 43.2%
2022 37.88 477th 768 37.9%
2023 48.72 303rd 788 61.5%
2024 46.93 349th 826 57.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Luther Burbank Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.36 503rd 763 34.1%
2019 22.77 1050th 1194 12.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Luther Burbank Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.20 1186th 1765 32.8%
2019 41.66 1053rd 1816 42.0%
2021 31.57 1074th 1514 29.1%
2022 36.71 1105th 1763 37.3%
2023 58.42 608th 1808 66.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Luther Burbank Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.86 1311th 1964 33.2%
2019 31.02 1377th 2019 31.8%
2021 17.96 1432nd 1680 14.8%
2022 23.30 1506th 1970 23.6%
2023 40.51 1088th 1957 44.4%
2024 33.34 1229th 1942 36.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Luther Burbank Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.73 1452nd 1972 26.4%
2019 30.77 1381st 2019 31.6%
2021 22.96 1324th 1707 22.4%
2022 30.66 1294th 1977 34.5%
2023 41.55 1079th 1984 45.6%
2024 43.65 1006th 1959 48.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Luther Burbank Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.40 543rd 938 42.1%
2019 40.15 561st 955 41.3%
2021 43.88 359th 742 51.6%
2022 40.65 540th 954 43.4%
2023 57.21 318th 970 67.2%
2024 58.73 296th 959 69.1%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Luther Burbank Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.73 1328th 1463 9.2%
2019 18.30 1281st 1462 12.4%
2021 9.51 1270th 1308 2.9%
2022 6.49 1401st 1425 1.7%
2023 22.41 1169th 1419 17.6%
2024 16.97 1232nd 1392 11.5%
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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 Luther Burbank Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 547 n/a 6 37 n/a n/a n/a 0 590
1990 534 n/a 10 36 n/a n/a n/a 0 580
1991 554 0 9 34 0 n/a n/a 0 597
1992 527 1 10 35 0 n/a n/a 0 573
1993 535 1 6 33 0 n/a n/a 0 575
1994 543 0 6 34 0 n/a n/a 0 583
1995 541 0 7 34 2 n/a n/a 0 584
1996 541 0 7 34 2 n/a n/a 0 584
1997 542 0 5 41 1 n/a n/a 0 589
1998 563 0 6 44 1 n/a n/a 0 614
1999 550 1 10 65 0 n/a n/a 0 626
2000 570 1 17 66 0 n/a n/a 0 654
2001 593 2 21 78 0 n/a n/a 0 694
2002 477 3 25 117 0 n/a n/a 0 622
2003 477 3 25 117 0 n/a n/a 0 622
2004 449 3 28 130 0 n/a n/a 0 610
2005 373 2 20 154 0 n/a n/a 0 549
2006 347 1 21 168 0 n/a n/a 0 537
2007 333 0 9 196 0 n/a n/a 1 539
2008 298 2 3 192 0 n/a n/a 2 497
2009 302 2 6 207 0 n/a n/a 2 519
2010 308 7 9 197 1 n/a n/a 2 524
2011 303 4 10 224 1 0 1 0 543
2012 288 2 10 230 0 0 3 0 533
2013 284 4 11 239 0 0 4 0 542
2014 275 7 12 246 1 0 5 0 546
2015 286 6 17 265 2 0 5 0 581
2016 260 4 14 282 1 0 5 0 566
2017 241 4 15 292 2 0 5 0 559
2018 213 5 15 294 2 0 8 0 537
2019 197 6 12 280 2 0 9 0 506
2020 181 9 8 310 2 0 13 0 523
2021 163 9 12 261 1 0 17 0 463
2022 143 6 15 253 1 0 15 0 433
2023 132 5 16 271 0 0 19 0 443

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 Luther Burbank Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 590 31.0 19.0 n/a
1990 580 30.0 19.3 n/a
1991 597 30.0 19.9 n/a
1992 573 32.9 17.4 n/a
1993 575 33.0 17.4 n/a
1994 583 31.0 18.8 n/a
1995 584 36.5 16.0 n/a
1996 584 36.5 16.0 n/a
1997 589 34.0 17.3 n/a
1998 614 34.5 17.8 n/a
1999 626 32.5 19.3 n/a
2000 654 34.6 18.9 n/a
2001 694 37.5 18.5 n/a
2002 622 37.0 16.8 0
2003 622 37.0 16.8 0
2004 610 36.0 16.9 0
2005 549 31.0 17.7 24
2006 537 25.0 21.5 25
2007 539 27.0 20.0 20.3
2008 497 30.0 16.6 38.8
2009 519 32.5 16.0 39.1
2010 524 34.0 15.4 50.4
2011 543 36.0 15.0 49.4
2012 533 34.5 15.4 58.3
2013 542 42.0 12.8 45.4
2014 546 29.5 18.5 34.8
2015 581 33.0 17.6 26.9
2016 566 35.0 16.1 62.4
2017 559 32.5 17.2 50.1
2018 537 32.9 16.3 38.9
2019 506 33.7 15.0 32
2020 523 35.0 14.9 69.6
2021 463 n/a n/a n/a
2022 433 29.0 14.8 53.6
2023 443 31.2 14.1 70.4

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 Luther Burbank Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 590 31.0 19.0 n/a
1990 580 30.0 19.3 n/a
1991 597 30.0 19.9 n/a
1992 573 32.9 17.4 n/a
1993 575 33.0 17.4 n/a
1994 583 31.0 18.8 n/a
1995 584 36.5 16.0 n/a
1996 584 36.5 16.0 n/a
1997 589 34.0 17.3 n/a
1998 614 34.5 17.8 n/a
1999 626 32.5 19.3 n/a
2000 654 34.6 18.9 n/a
2001 694 37.5 18.5 n/a
2002 622 37.0 16.8 0
2003 622 37.0 16.8 0
2004 610 36.0 16.9 0
2005 549 31.0 17.7 24
2006 537 25.0 21.5 25
2007 539 27.0 20.0 20.3
2008 497 30.0 16.6 38.8
2009 519 32.5 16.0 39.1
2010 524 34.0 15.4 50.4
2011 543 36.0 15.0 49.4
2012 533 34.5 15.4 58.3
2013 542 42.0 12.8 45.4
2014 546 29.5 18.5 34.8
2015 581 33.0 17.6 26.9
2016 566 35.0 16.1 62.4
2017 559 32.5 17.2 50.1
2018 537 32.9 16.3 38.9
2019 506 33.7 15.0 32
2020 523 35.0 14.9 69.6
2021 463 n/a n/a n/a
2022 433 29.0 14.8 53.6
2023 443 31.2 14.1 70.4

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

Luther Burbank Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201599.5%99.1%99.1%99.1%16.0%99.1%99.5%
201698.8%98.6%98.6%98.6%17.1%98.4%81.9%16.9%
201799.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%18.1%99.1%99.1%18.1%
201899.3%99.1%99.1%99.1%17.6%98.5%99.3%17.4%
201999.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%17.2%98.8%99.0%17.2%
202199.3%99.1%99.1%99.1%100.0%99.1%99.3%
202299.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.2%98.7%98.7%
202398.8%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.8%98.3%98.5%
202499.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Luther Burbank Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $683 (5.9%) $10,867 (94.1%) $11,551
2020 $695 (5.9%) $11,142 (94.1%) $11,837
2021 $1,138 (8.8%) $11,848 (91.2%) $12,986
2022 $1,138 (8.8%) $11,848 (91.2%) $12,986
2023 $1,653 (10.2%) $14,477 (89.8%) $16,130
2024 $1,072 (6.6%) $15,168 (93.4%) $16,240

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Luther Burbank Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1437th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1145th of 2077 Elementary schools
 13.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Luther Burbank Elementary School)27.938.6
 10.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Burbank School District 111)33.623.8
 9.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Luther Burbank Elementary School)2520.5
 4.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Burbank School District 111)39.916.9
 23%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Luther Burbank Elementary School)20.524.2
 3.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Burbank School District 111)31.326.7
 4.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Luther Burbank Elementary School)12.315.2
 2.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Burbank School District 111)24.717.7
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Luther Burbank Elementary School)26.325
 1.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Burbank School District 111)36.121
 15.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Luther Burbank Elementary School)2020.3
 0.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Burbank School District 111)24.413.6
 10.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Luther Burbank Elementary School)46.344.6
 1.7%
   5th Grade Science (Burbank School District 111)51.149.2
 1.9%
   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 Students506443
 12.5%
African American65
 16.7%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian1216
 33.3%
Hispanic280271
 3.2%
Pacific Islander00
White197132
 33%
Two or More Races919
 111.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32%70.4%
 38.4%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 443 students attended Luther Burbank Elementary School.

Students at Luther Burbank Elementary School are 61% Hispanic, 30% White, 4% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 1% African American.

Students who attend Luther Burbank Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Liberty Junior High School
High : Reavis High School

Luther Burbank Elementary School ranks 1185th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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