C
Below Average
57/100

Apollo Elem School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 10100 Dee Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Overall
C
57/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 32nd percentile in Illinois
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.81 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 46th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Illinois schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

57
Repit Score
out of 100
530
Students
enrolled
11.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$21K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%32/1001.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%46/100Students gain 0.81 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.32 in 2009–19; 28th percentile in Illinois (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 68% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Illinois schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −6 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Illinois. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency22% (−4 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency22% (−0 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Illinois state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White30%30%reading -7 pts, math -6 pts47th percentile (list)
Hispanic10%10%reading -5 pts, math -1 pts36th percentile (list)
Asian30%30%reading -28 pts, math -35 pts8th percentile (list)
Multiracial30%30%reading +2 pts, math +5 pts59th percentile (list)
Low-income22%22%reading -9 pts, math -7 pts43rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 10100 Dee Rd
City Des Plaines
ZIP Code 60016
District 1713140
NCES School ID 171314000063
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 60016

Understanding the community around Apollo Elem School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $80,116
Per Capita Income $40,916
Poverty Rate 6.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 39.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.9%
High School or Higher 89.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $285,800
Median Rent $1,334
Owner-Occupied 68.3%
Renter-Occupied 31.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Apollo Elem School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 48.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Asian 37.0%
Hispanic/Latino 24.5%
White 22.5%
Two or More Races 8.5%
Black 7.4%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 530
Teachers (FTE) 46.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Apollo Elem School?
Apollo Elem School has a Repit School Score of 57 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Apollo Elem School?
Apollo Elem School has 530 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1.
What grades does Apollo Elem School serve?
Apollo Elem School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Apollo Elem School receive per student?
Apollo Elem School receives $21,180 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Apollo Elem School in 60016 ▼
Avg Home Value
$342,082
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,069
1-Year Change
+11.2%
% Renters
31.7%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026