Robert Frost Elementary School

Summary:

Robert Frost Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Mount Prospect, Illinois, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 561 students. The school is part of the Wheeling CCSD 21 district, which is ranked 588 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Robert Frost Elementary School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Illinois elementary schools, with significantly below-average performance on standardized tests in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 13.3% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 41.2% statewide and 28.7% in the Wheeling CCSD 21 district. The school also has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 48.13% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. Additionally, the school has experienced a sharp increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 6.0% in the 2019-2020 school year to 27.8% in the 2023-2024 school year.

Interestingly, the nearby schools in the Wheeling CCSD 21 district, such as Walt Whitman Elementary and Mark Twain Elementary, also perform poorly on standardized tests, with proficiency rates similar to or lower than Robert Frost Elementary. In contrast, schools in the neighboring Prospect Heights School District 23 and West Northfield School District 31 significantly outperform Robert Frost Elementary, with proficiency rates well above the state and district averages. This suggests that the school may need to implement targeted interventions and support systems to address the unique needs of its diverse student population and improve educational outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1805 N Aspen Dr
       Mount Prospect, IL  60056-1682


(847) 803-4815

District: Wheeling CCSD 21

SchoolDigger Rank:
1686th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,576 Help


Students who attend Robert Frost Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Oliver W Holmes Middle School
High:    Wheeling High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  572

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
49.5%
Asian:
20.5%
White:
19.9%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.3% Help


 See top rated Illinois elementary schools

 Compare Robert Frost Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Robert Frost Elementary School ranks worse than 81.6% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 8th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Wheeling CCSD 21 School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.89. (See more...)
Help
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.
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Student population at Robert Frost Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (49.5%), Asian (20.5%), White (19.9%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 57.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Robert Frost Elementary School is 14.5. 5 elementary schools in the Wheeling CCSD 21 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
Help
Compare Robert Frost Elementary School employs 39.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Robert Frost Elementary School is $19,576. 5 elementary schools in the Wheeling CCSD 21 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Robert Frost Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Robert Frost Elementary School 1686th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Robert Frost Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Disabled students:
Male students:
Asian students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Wheeling CCSD 21:

SchoolDigger ranks Wheeling CCSD 21 588th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Robert Frost Elementary School?

Rank History for Robert Frost Elementary School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Robert Frost Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 39.50 1394th 2020 31.0%
2004 59.44 1010th 2030 50.2%
2005 64.41 864th 2022 57.3%
2006 71.97 630th 2086 69.8%
2007 83.08 174th 2095 91.7%
2008 36.78 1512th 2092 27.7%
2009 43.42 1400th 2120 34.0%
2010 27.62 1690th 2139 21.0%
2011 24.36 1764th 2147 17.8%
2012 27.42 1717th 2166 20.7%
2013 30.63 1580th 2167 27.1%
2014 30.88 1516th 2093 27.6%
2015 28.82 1448th 2052 29.4%
2016 27.31 1506th 2046 26.4%
2017 25.85 1523rd 2044 25.5%
2018 31.74 1381st 2037 32.2%
2019 29.38 1465th 2086 29.8%
2021 33.59 1209th 1948 37.9%
2022 24.15 1535th 2082 26.3%
2023 27.17 1471st 2077 29.2%
2024 19.89 1686th 2067 18.4%
See the entire list of Illinois Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Robert Frost Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.92 530th 718 26.2%
2019 43.36 402nd 743 45.9%
2021 50.18 170th 537 68.3%
2022 29.32 632nd 768 17.7%
2023 34.29 552nd 788 29.9%
2024 30.04 644th 826 22.0%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Robert Frost Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 23.14 1037th 1194 13.1%
2022 26.71 865th 1113 22.3%
2023 28.94 813th 1156 29.7%
2024 28.08 881st 1195 26.3%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Robert Frost Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.85 1165th 1765 34.0%
2019 37.61 1176th 1816 35.2%
2021 30.44 1102nd 1514 27.2%
2022 28.98 1317th 1763 25.3%
2023 24.44 1493rd 1808 17.4%
2024 18.46 1649th 1793 8.0%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Robert Frost Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.92 1420th 1964 27.7%
2019 21.67 1648th 2019 18.4%
2021 31.30 1124th 1680 33.1%
2022 21.92 1536th 1970 22.0%
2023 26.26 1410th 1957 28.0%
2024 16.27 1705th 1942 12.2%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Robert Frost Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.52 750th 907 17.3%
2024 37.59 516th 886 41.8%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Male students at Robert Frost Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.11 1182nd 1972 40.1%
2019 43.57 1066th 2019 47.2%
2021 32.01 1092nd 1707 36.0%
2022 27.03 1390th 1977 29.7%
2023 28.35 1363rd 1984 31.3%
2024 24.73 1460th 1959 25.5%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Robert Frost Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 28.82 200th 243 17.7%
2023 12.27 221st 237 6.8%
2024 13.60 201st 219 8.2%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Robert Frost Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.27 733rd 938 21.9%
2019 22.28 839th 955 12.1%
2021 22.20 670th 742 9.7%
2022 23.60 809th 954 15.2%
2023 19.32 897th 970 7.5%
2024 15.26 923rd 959 3.8%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Robert Frost Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.82 1123rd 1463 23.2%
2019 29.33 1083rd 1462 25.9%
2021 27.44 1014th 1308 22.5%
2022 16.90 1276th 1425 10.5%
2023 26.92 1100th 1419 22.5%
2024 9.89 1337th 1392 4.0%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for White Students!

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.

Robert Frost Elementary School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 






Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Robert Frost Elementary School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Robert Frost Elementary School, submit a rating!



No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Robert Frost Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 394 27 67 109 n/a n/a n/a 0 597
1989 400 22 70 117 1 n/a n/a 0 610
1990 398 37 64 155 2 n/a n/a 0 656
1991 513 32 68 101 0 n/a n/a 0 714
1992 373 26 55 163 1 n/a n/a 0 618
1993 340 39 49 192 1 n/a n/a 0 621
1994 353 40 40 201 1 n/a n/a 0 635
1995 317 40 33 260 0 n/a n/a 0 650
1996 317 40 33 260 0 n/a n/a 0 650
1997 308 32 33 240 0 n/a n/a 0 613
1998 332 25 26 173 0 n/a n/a 0 556
1999 327 26 28 183 0 n/a n/a 0 564
2000 309 36 26 247 0 n/a n/a 0 618
2001 288 25 27 211 0 n/a n/a 0 551
2002 249 21 31 260 0 n/a n/a 0 561
2003 249 21 31 260 0 n/a n/a 0 561
2004 258 20 32 245 0 n/a n/a 0 555
2005 286 25 35 294 0 n/a n/a 0 640
2006 264 22 11 283 1 n/a n/a 6 587
2007 250 19 39 280 1 n/a n/a 11 600
2008 221 16 44 295 1 n/a n/a 6 583
2009 244 22 50 332 1 n/a n/a 8 657
2010 228 13 55 308 0 n/a n/a 11 615
2011 224 13 55 326 1 0 8 0 627
2012 209 13 57 313 0 1 5 0 598
2013 189 15 49 327 0 1 5 0 586
2014 194 11 61 342 2 1 6 0 617
2015 182 12 58 330 1 1 5 0 589
2016 171 9 50 302 2 1 9 0 544
2017 172 4 56 317 4 1 7 0 561
2018 163 4 59 316 3 0 9 0 554
2019 142 6 52 284 1 0 18 0 503
2020 121 9 79 277 1 0 16 0 503
2021 137 10 124 277 3 0 17 0 568
2022 103 16 130 258 3 0 28 0 538
2023 106 24 124 274 2 0 31 0 561
2024 114 20 117 283 2 0 36 0 572

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 Robert Frost Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 597 34.0 17.5 n/a
1989 610 37.0 16.4 n/a
1990 656 34.0 19.2 n/a
1991 714 35.0 20.4 n/a
1992 618 34.2 18.0 n/a
1993 621 35.2 17.6 n/a
1994 635 36.2 17.5 n/a
1995 650 36.4 17.9 n/a
1996 650 36.4 17.9 n/a
1997 613 36.4 16.8 n/a
1998 556 36.1 15.4 n/a
1999 564 34.1 16.5 n/a
2000 618 34.8 17.8 n/a
2001 551 32.8 16.8 n/a
2002 561 35.8 15.7 47.2
2003 561 35.8 15.7 47.2
2004 555 36.7 15.1 46.8
2005 640 36.2 17.7 37.8
2006 587 34.1 17.2 41
2007 600 37.0 16.2 42.6
2008 583 32.0 18.2 50.8
2009 657 32.0 20.5 41.1
2010 615 35.0 17.5 49
2011 627 38.1 16.4 53.1
2012 598 37.0 16.1 57.2
2013 586 65.5 8.9 65.5
2014 617 34.0 18.1 67.4
2015 589 36.0 16.3 73.9
2016 544 34.0 16.0 61.6
2017 561 32.8 17.0 68.6
2018 554 32.4 17.0 57
2019 503 33.6 14.9 52.7
2020 503 36.1 13.9 48.1
2021 568 n/a n/a n/a
2022 538 40.2 13.3 48.9
2023 561 38.9 14.4 48.1
2024 572 39.4 14.5 57.3

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 Robert Frost Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 597 34.0 17.5 n/a
1989 610 37.0 16.4 n/a
1990 656 34.0 19.2 n/a
1991 714 35.0 20.4 n/a
1992 618 34.2 18.0 n/a
1993 621 35.2 17.6 n/a
1994 635 36.2 17.5 n/a
1995 650 36.4 17.9 n/a
1996 650 36.4 17.9 n/a
1997 613 36.4 16.8 n/a
1998 556 36.1 15.4 n/a
1999 564 34.1 16.5 n/a
2000 618 34.8 17.8 n/a
2001 551 32.8 16.8 n/a
2002 561 35.8 15.7 47.2
2003 561 35.8 15.7 47.2
2004 555 36.7 15.1 46.8
2005 640 36.2 17.7 37.8
2006 587 34.1 17.2 41
2007 600 37.0 16.2 42.6
2008 583 32.0 18.2 50.8
2009 657 32.0 20.5 41.1
2010 615 35.0 17.5 49
2011 627 38.1 16.4 53.1
2012 598 37.0 16.1 57.2
2013 586 65.5 8.9 65.5
2014 617 34.0 18.1 67.4
2015 589 36.0 16.3 73.9
2016 544 34.0 16.0 61.6
2017 561 32.8 17.0 68.6
2018 554 32.4 17.0 57
2019 503 33.6 14.9 52.7
2020 503 36.1 13.9 48.1
2021 568 n/a n/a n/a
2022 538 40.2 13.3 48.9
2023 561 38.9 14.4 48.1
2024 572 39.4 14.5 57.3

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

Robert Frost Elementary School

Help
Compare
YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaVaricellaDTPHepatitis BPneumococcal
201599.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.2%99.2%
201699.8%99.4%99.4%99.4%98.5%99.8%
201799.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.6%99.6%
201898.6%98.2%98.2%98.2%96.9%99.0%
201998.2%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.6%98.4%6.3%6.5%
202196.4%96.4%96.4%96.4%96.0%96.4%96.9%10.5%
202294.6%94.6%94.6%94.6%94.6%94.6%94.6%10.2%
202394.9%95.5%95.5%95.5%93.9%95.1%10.2%10.2%
202495.2%95.6%95.6%95.6%94.1%95.0%11.5%11.5%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Robert Frost Elementary School

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $424 (2.7%) $15,138 (97.3%) $15,562
2020 $1,243 (8.3%) $13,799 (91.7%) $15,042
2021 $1,548 (9.8%) $14,249 (90.2%) $15,797
2022 $1,548 (9.8%) $14,249 (90.2%) $15,797
2023 $2,274 (11.9%) $16,852 (88.1%) $19,126
2024 $1,266 (6.5%) $18,310 (93.5%) $19,576

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Robert Frost Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1465th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1471st of 2077 Elementary schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Robert Frost Elementary School)6.56.3
 0.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wheeling CCSD 21)18.311.8
 6.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Robert Frost Elementary School)22.115.9
 6.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wheeling CCSD 21)30.124
 6.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Robert Frost Elementary School)18.28.8
 9.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wheeling CCSD 21)26.918.1
 8.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Robert Frost Elementary School)22.112.1
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wheeling CCSD 21)33.227.9
 5.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Robert Frost Elementary School)18.925
 6.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wheeling CCSD 21)30.120.4
 9.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Robert Frost Elementary School)3016.7
 13.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wheeling CCSD 21)34.225.7
 8.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Robert Frost Elementary School)51.644
 7.6%
   5th Grade Science (Wheeling CCSD 21)52.248.2
 4%
   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 Students503561
 11.5%
African American624
 300%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian52124
 138.5%
Hispanic284274
 3.5%
Pacific Islander00
White142106
 25.4%
Two or More Races1831
 72.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.7%48.1%
 4.6%


Schools Near Robert Frost Elementary School









Frequently Asked Questions about Robert Frost Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 572 students attended Robert Frost Elementary School.

Robert Frost Elementary School ranks in the bottom 18.4% of Illinois elementary schools.

Students at Robert Frost Elementary School are 49% Hispanic, 20% Asian, 20% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Students who attend Robert Frost Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Oliver W Holmes Middle School
High : Wheeling High School


Rate Robert Frost Elementary School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Robert Frost Elementary School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 161 milliseconds.