Excellent
#106 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 3% in state
Cossitt Ave Elem School
Elementary School · La Grange Sd 102 · La Grange, IL
A La Grange Sd 102 elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
115 W Cossitt Ave, La Grange, IL 60525
- Math 69% proficient (2021)
- Reading 64% proficient (2022)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Cossitt Ave Elem School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 64% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 75% (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
3.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Cossitt Ave Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 94Walker's Paradise
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated989/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (La Grange), 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
$113,718
Median home value
$422,500
Median rent
$1,475/mo
College educated
52.9%
Homeownership
79.6%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60525; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington School of LagrangePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.4 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| St Francis Xavier SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 390 | Compare → |
| Ogden Ave Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 580 | Compare → |
| Creative World Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.8 mi | 11 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
La Grange Sd 102
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 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
Cossitt Ave Elem School is listed in La Grange SD 102; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cossitt Ave Elem School
Cossitt Ave Elem School is a public elementary school in La Grange, IL, part of La Grange Sd 102, serving approximately 465 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #106 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cossitt Ave Elem School
What grades does Cossitt Ave Elem School serve?
Cossitt Ave Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Cossitt Ave Elem School?
Cossitt Ave Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 465 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cossitt Ave Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cossitt Ave Elem School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cossitt Ave Elem School rank in IL?
Cossitt Ave Elem School ranks #106 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Cossitt Ave Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cossitt Ave Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Cossitt Ave Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cossitt Ave Elem School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cossitt Ave Elem School a charter school?
No, Cossitt Ave Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cossitt Ave Elem School a Title I school?
No, Cossitt Ave Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cossitt Ave Elem School?
3.4% of students at Cossitt Ave 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
- 465
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Phone
- (708) 215-6200
- Area population (ZIP 60525)
- 31,453
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
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 60525; 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
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.