Very Good
#811 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 21% in state
Congress Park Elem School
Elementary School · La Grange Sd 102 · Brookfield, IL
A La Grange Sd 102 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
9311 Shields Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513
- Math 32% proficient (2021)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Congress Park Elem School score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2019, reaching 50% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 56% (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
18.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Congress Park Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated737/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brookfield), 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
$108,527
Median home value
$314,000
Median rent
$1,334/mo
College educated
41.9%
Homeownership
79.3%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60513; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 378 | Compare → |
| Cossitt Ave Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 465 | Compare → |
| St Paul Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Seventh Ave Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 198 | 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.
La Grange Sd 102
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $19,370NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Congress Park Elem School is listed in La Grange SD 102; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Congress Park Elem School
Congress Park Elem School is a public elementary school in Brookfield, IL, part of La Grange Sd 102, serving approximately 411 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #811 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Congress Park Elem School
What grades does Congress Park Elem School serve?
Congress Park Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Congress Park Elem School?
Congress Park Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 411 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Congress Park Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Congress Park Elem School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Congress Park Elem School rank in IL?
Congress Park Elem School ranks #811 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Congress Park Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Congress Park Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Congress Park Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Congress Park Elem School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Congress Park Elem School a charter school?
No, Congress Park Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Congress Park Elem School a Title I school?
No, Congress Park Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Congress Park Elem School?
18.5% of students at Congress 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 411
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.5%
- Phone
- (708) 215-6007
- Area population (ZIP 60513)
- 19,264
- Area average commute
- 32.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
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 60513; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
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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