Excellent
#576 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 15% in state
Indian Grove Elem School
Elementary School · River Trails Sd 26 · Mount Prospect, IL
A River Trails Sd 26 elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1340 N Burning Bush Ln, Mount Prospect, IL 60056
- Math 43% proficient (2021)
- Reading 44% proficient (2022)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Indian Grove Elem School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 44% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 67% (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
19.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Indian Grove 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 38Car-Dependent
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated979/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mount Prospect), 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
$104,168
Median home value
$376,300
Median rent
$1,456/mo
College educated
48.7%
Homeownership
70%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60056; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Frost Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 572 | Compare → |
| Euclid Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 366 | Compare → |
| Alexander Graham Bell Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 63 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
River Trails Sd 26
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $21,707NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Indian Grove Elem School is listed in River Trails SD 26; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Indian Grove Elem School
Indian Grove Elem School is a public elementary school in Mount Prospect, IL, part of River Trails Sd 26, serving approximately 456 students in grades 1st-5th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #576 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Indian Grove Elem School
What grades does Indian Grove Elem School serve?
Indian Grove Elem School serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Indian Grove Elem School?
Indian Grove Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 456 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Grove Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Grove Elem School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Indian Grove Elem School rank in IL?
Indian Grove Elem School ranks #576 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Indian Grove Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Indian Grove Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Indian Grove Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Indian Grove Elem School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Indian Grove Elem School a charter school?
No, Indian Grove Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Indian Grove Elem School a Title I school?
No, Indian Grove Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Indian Grove Elem School?
19.7% of students at Indian Grove 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
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 456
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.3%
- Phone
- (847) 298-1976
- Area population (ZIP 60056)
- 55,989
- Area average commute
- 27 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 · 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 60056; 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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