5.3avg / 10

Elmwood Park Cusd 401 School District

School District · Elmwood Park, Illinois

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 2,877

Teachers (FTE): 207

Avg Rating

5.3

out of 10

Schools

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

2,877

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.9:1

Avg Rating

5.3

out of 10

Schools

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

2,877

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.9:1

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How this district compares

Illinois rank

#483 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.9

below Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$17,814

+$1,124 vs Illinois median

District size

2,877 students

Much larger than Illinois median

The short answer

Elmwood Park Cusd 401 ranks #483 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Elmwood Park Cusd 401's schools with real test data average 5.3/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Elmwood Park High School (5.7/10), John Mills Elem School (5.6/10), and Elmwood Elem School (5.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Elmwood Park Cusd 401

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Elmwood Park High School	5.7 / 10	High	—	1,022
2	John Mills Elem School	5.6 / 10	Elementary	—	692
3	Elmwood Elem School	5.6 / 10	Elementary	—	541
4	Elm Middle School	4.5 / 10	Middle	—	622

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About Elmwood Park Cusd 401

Elmwood Park Cusd 401 is a Elmwood Park, Illinois school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 2,877 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1. District-level spending was $17,814 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.3/10, Elmwood Park Cusd 401 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Elmwood Park High School, which has a composite score of 5.7/10.

In standardized testing, Elmwood Park Cusd 401 students show an average math proficiency of 41.9% and ELA proficiency of 45.4%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

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Schools in Elmwood Park Cusd 401, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency41.9%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency45.4%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Elmwood Park Cusd 401 with test data.

Schools in Elmwood Park Cusd 401

4 schools

Elementary Schools2

Elmwood Elem School

5415.6

John Mills Elem School

6925.6

Middle Schools1

Elm Middle School

6224.5

High Schools1

Elmwood Park High School

1,0225.7

District Details

State: Illinois
City: Elmwood Park
Total Enrollment: 2,877
Teachers (FTE): 207
District spending per student: $17,814NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Elmwood Park Cusd 401?

Elmwood Park Cusd 401 has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Elmwood Park Cusd 401?

The average composite rating for Elmwood Park Cusd 401 is 5.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Elmwood Park Cusd 401?

Elmwood Park Cusd 401's district-level spending was $17,814 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Elmwood Park Cusd 401?

The average student-teacher ratio in Elmwood Park Cusd 401 is 13.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Elmwood Park Cusd 401?

Elmwood Park High School is the highest-rated school in Elmwood Park Cusd 401 with a composite score of 5.7/10.

What are the test scores in Elmwood Park Cusd 401?

Across schools in Elmwood Park Cusd 401 with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Elmwood Park Cusd 401 compare to other districts in Illinois?

Elmwood Park Cusd 401 has an average school rating of 5.3/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Illinois by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating: 5.3/10
Math Proficiency: 41.9%
ELA Proficiency: 45.4%

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.