Rosa G Maddock Elementary School in Burbank, Illinois on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Rosa G Maddock Elementary School is a suburban public school in Burbank, Illinois that is part of Burbank School District 111. It serves 306 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.9:1. Its teachers have had 22 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 5

306 Students

28 Teachers

8258 Sayre Ave

Burbank, IL 60459 View local requests

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Rosa G Maddock Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Rosa G Maddock Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

49%

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.

Rosa G Maddock Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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