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Apollo Elem School

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
Des Plaines, Illinois · East Maine SD 63
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students536
Student:Teacher11.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch68%
Title INo
Apollo Elem School
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
536
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
68%+14.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Apollo Elem School is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Des Plaines, Illinois. The school enrolls 536 students. It is part of the East Maine SD 63 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictEast Maine SD 63
County17031
CityDes Plaines
ZIP60016
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID171314000063

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment536
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino27.4%
Black / African American33.7%
Asian6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native17.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races14.8%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.2%
Hispanic
27.4%
Black
33.7%
Asian
6.7%
Two+
14.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %68%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)