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#114 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 3% in state

Field Park Elem School

Elementary School · Western Springs Sd 101 · Western Springs, IL

A Western Springs Sd 101 elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4335 Howard Ave, Western Springs, IL 60558

  • Math 72% proficient (2019)
  • Reading 67% proficient (2022)
  • 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-3.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency72% (2019 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency70% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+20.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile97th
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.9:1
District spending per student$17,700
Chronic Absenteeism7.3%

Students at Field Park Elem School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency72%(2019 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2019 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 31 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 67% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2022
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

Based on 23 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Field Park 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 77Very Walkable
  • Bike 52Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average280/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Western Springs), 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

$218,839

Median home value

$691,300

Median rent

$1,932/mo

College educated

82%

Homeownership

95.5%

Poverty rate

2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60558; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Creative World Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.6 mi11Compare →
John Laidlaw Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.1K–50.7 mi420Compare →
Montessori School of Western SpringsPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.8 mi8Compare →
Forest Hills Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.5PK–51.0 mi296Compare →

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.

Western Springs Sd 101

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$17,700NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
1.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Field Park Elem School is listed in Western Springs SD 101; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Field Park Elem School

Field Park Elem School is a public elementary school in Western Springs, IL, part of Western Springs Sd 101, serving approximately 273 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #114 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Field Park Elem School

What grades does Field Park Elem School serve?

Field Park Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Field Park Elem School?

Field Park Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 273 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Field Park Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Field Park Elem School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Field Park Elem School rank in IL?

Field Park Elem School ranks #114 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Field Park Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Field Park 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 Field Park Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Field Park Elem School has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Field Park Elem School a charter school?

No, Field Park Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Field Park Elem School a Title I school?

No, Field Park Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
273
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.3%
Area population (ZIP 60558)
13,353
Area average commute
30.3 min
Area median age
41.8
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2019 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 60558; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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