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.