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Apollo Elementary School

10100 Dee Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 530 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Apollo Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower 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 78% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 530 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 25% (Top 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Apollo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Apollo Elementary School's student population of 530 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
530 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 5, 2026
School Motto
Empowering all students to succeed in a changing world.

School Rankings

Apollo Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Apollo Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#1969 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
25%
27%
17%
30%
50-54%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
37%
6%
Hispanic
25%
28%
Black
7%
17%
White
22%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.75
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Apollo Elementary School's ranking?
Apollo Elementary School is ranked #1969 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Apollo Elementary School often compared to?
Apollo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mark Twain Elementary School, Brentwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Apollo Elementary School?
530 students attend Apollo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Apollo Elementary School students are Asian, 25% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Apollo Elementary School?
Apollo Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Apollo Elementary School offer ?
Apollo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Apollo Elementary School part of?
Apollo Elementary School is part of East Maine School District 63.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 530 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Top 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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