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John Mills Elem School
Elementary School · Elmwood Park Cusd 401 · Elmwood Park, IL
An Elmwood Park Cusd 401 elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2824 N 76th Ave, Elmwood Park, IL 60707
- Math 9% proficient (2021)
- Reading 40% proficient (2022)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John Mills Elem School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 14 points since 2019, reaching 40% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 43% (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
39%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John Mills Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 75Very Walkable
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,281/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elmwood 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
$82,746
Median home value
$315,300
Median rent
$1,309/mo
College educated
31.1%
Homeownership
64.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60707; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmwood Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 541 | Compare → |
| Dever Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 747 | Compare → |
| Our Saviour Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.9 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Locke J Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 1,131 | 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.
Elmwood Park Cusd 401
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $17,814NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
John Mills Elem School is listed in Elmwood Park CUSD 401; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John Mills Elem School
John Mills Elem School is a public elementary school in Elmwood Park, IL, part of Elmwood Park Cusd 401, serving approximately 692 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,419 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John Mills Elem School
What grades does John Mills Elem School serve?
John Mills Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend John Mills Elem School?
John Mills Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 692 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Mills Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Mills Elem School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John Mills Elem School rank in IL?
John Mills Elem School ranks #2,419 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is John Mills Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
John Mills Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 John Mills Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John Mills Elem School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is John Mills Elem School a charter school?
No, John Mills Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John Mills Elem School a Title I school?
No, John Mills Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John Mills Elem School?
39.0% of students at John Mills 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 692
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.0%
- Phone
- (708) 452-3560
- Area population (ZIP 60707)
- 40,897
- Area average commute
- 32.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
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 60707; 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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