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#2052 of 3,813 schools in IL
Brook Park Elem School
Elementary School · Brookfield Lagrange Park Sd 95 · La Grange Park, IL
A Brookfield Lagrange Park Sd 95 elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1214 Raymond Ave, La Grange Park, IL 60526
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 48% proficient (2022)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Brook Park Elem School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 44 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 48% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Brook Park Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: Average699/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (La Grange Park), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$118,831
Median home value
$427,800
Median rent
$1,413/mo
College educated
59.6%
Homeownership
74.2%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60526; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsdale Road SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–K | 0.6 mi | 285 | Compare → |
| Forest Road Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 1–6 | 0.7 mi | 493 | Compare → |
| Komarek Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 547 | Compare → |
| Montessori Childrens CommunityPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 6 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Brookfield Lagrange Park Sd 95
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,267NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Brook Park Elem School is listed in Brookfield Lagrange Park SD 95; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brook Park Elem School
Brook Park Elem School is a public elementary school in La Grange Park, IL, part of Brookfield Lagrange Park Sd 95, serving approximately 872 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,052 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brook Park Elem School
What grades does Brook Park Elem School serve?
Brook Park Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Brook Park Elem School?
Brook Park Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 872 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brook Park Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brook Park Elem School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brook Park Elem School rank in IL?
Brook Park Elem School ranks #2,052 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Brook Park Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Brook Park Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Brook Park Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brook Park Elem School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Brook Park Elem School a charter school?
No, Brook Park Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brook Park Elem School a Title I school?
No, Brook Park Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brook Park Elem School?
17.9% of students at Brook Park Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 872
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.9%
- Phone
- (708) 354-3740
- Area population (ZIP 60526)
- 13,341
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60526; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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