Edward J Tobin Elementary School in Burbank, Illinois on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Edward J Tobin Elementary School is a suburban public school in Burbank, Illinois that is part of Burbank School District 111. It serves 281 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.2:1. Its teachers have had 2 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 5

281 Students

23 Teachers

8501 Narragansett Ave

Burbank, IL 60459 View local requests

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Edward J Tobin Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

68%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Edward J Tobin Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 20, 2026

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