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Laurel Hill Elem School

Elementary School · Sd U-46 · Hanover Park, IL

A Sd U-46 elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1750 Laurel Ave, Hanover Park, IL 60133

  • Math 12% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 9% proficient (2022)
  • 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.3Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-6.16 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.6Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency9% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency11% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-12.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
Resources & Environment3.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.7:1
District spending per student$19,216
Chronic Absenteeism33.7%

Students at Laurel Hill Elem School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency12%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency9%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 9% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
66%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
64%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
66%
2012
Math
54%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
53%
ELA
40%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
26%
2015
Math
26%
ELA
18%
2016
Math
19%
ELA
16%
2017
Math
20%
ELA
12%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
12%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
12%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
8%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
8%
2022
ELA
9%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 28% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

57.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Laurel Hill 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 69Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 62Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average542/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hanover 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

$92,263

Median home value

$260,900

Median rent

$1,478/mo

College educated

29.5%

Homeownership

76%

Poverty rate

13.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60133; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Hanover Highlands Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.8K–60.5 mi558Compare →
Parkwood Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.0PK–60.5 mi344Compare →
Anne Fox Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.2K–60.9 mi339Compare →

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.

Sd U-46

Schools in district
56
Rank in district
#42 of 51
District spending per student
$19,216NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Laurel Hill Elem School is listed in SD U-46; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Laurel Hill Elem School

Laurel Hill Elem School is a public elementary school in Hanover Park, IL, part of Sd U-46, serving approximately 406 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,696 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Laurel Hill Elem School

What grades does Laurel Hill Elem School serve?

Laurel Hill Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Laurel Hill Elem School?

Laurel Hill Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 406 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel Hill Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Laurel Hill Elem School is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Laurel Hill Elem School rank in IL?

Laurel Hill Elem School ranks #3,696 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Laurel Hill Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Laurel Hill Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Laurel Hill Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Laurel Hill Elem School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Laurel Hill Elem School a charter school?

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

Is Laurel Hill Elem School a Title I school?

No, Laurel Hill Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Laurel Hill Elem School?

57.9% of students at Laurel Hill 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 – 6th
Enrollment
406
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.7%
Area population (ZIP 60133)
36,850
Area average commute
29.3 min
Area median age
35
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 60133; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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