Serving 393 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Passow Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Passow Elementary School's student population of 393 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
393 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
On Track to the Future
School Mascot
Pandas
School Rankings
Passow Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Passow Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1060 out of 3542 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
76%
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
20%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Pandas
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Passow Elementary School's ranking?
Passow Elementary School is ranked #1060 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Passow Elementary School?
393 students attend Passow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Passow Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Passow Elementary School?
Passow Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Passow Elementary School offer ?
Passow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Passow Elementary School part of?
Passow Elementary School is part of Franklin Park SD 84 School District.
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