Adm Richard E Byrd Elem School

265 Wellington Ave
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

byrd.ccsd59.org

314 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Adm. Richard E. Byrd Elementary School, located in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, serves students in kindergarten through fifth grade as part of Community Consolidated School District 59. The school is named in honor of the famed polar explorer Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd and is known for fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, focusing on academic rigor in core subjects while also integrating social-emotional learning to help students develop both intellectually and personally.

The school community is characterized by its commitment to student-centered instruction and collaboration between staff, parents, and local residents. With a diverse student body, Byrd Elementary prioritizes personalized learning strategies, utilizing technology and small-group instruction to meet the unique needs of every learner. Beyond the classroom, the school often hosts programs and extracurricular activities that encourage school spirit and community involvement, aiming to prepare students to be responsible and engaged citizens.

314

Total Students

26.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Adm Richard E Byrd Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	60
Hispanic	236
Black	5
Asian	7
Two or More	2
American Indian	4

Hispanic
236 (75.2 %)
White
60 (19.1 %)
Asian
7 (2.2 %)
Black
5 (1.6 %)
American Indian
4 (1.3 %)
Two or More
2 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Comm Cons SD 59
Phone:	(847)593-4388
Website:	http://byrd.ccsd59.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	314
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 60