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#1169 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 31% in state

Lions Park Elem School

Elementary School · Mount Prospect SD 57

300 E Council Trl, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056

Enrollment

485

Student-Teacher

13.1:1

Score

7.1

Grades

2nd – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Illinois schools

#1,169 of 3,813

In Mt. Prospect

#3 of 6

public schools

In district

#1 of 4

Mount Prospect SD 57

School environment

8.2 / 10

Excellent

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Lions Park Elem School

7.1/10

Elementary School in Mt. Prospect · grades 2nd – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Lions Park Elem School

Lions Park Elem School is a public elementary school in Mt. Prospect, IL, part of Mount Prospect SD 57. Lions Park Elem School serves approximately 485 students, and covers grades 2nd-5th, and has a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio.

Lions Park Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,169 of 3,813 schools in IL. Structured state assessment records for Lions Park Elem School show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares0.8 pts above district
  • This school 7.1 · Very Good
  • District avg 6.3
  • IL avg 6.2

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.8 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
Per-Pupil Spending$16,542
Chronic Absenteeism12.2%

Lions Park Elem School — Students at Lions Park Elem School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores IL EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 69.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 65.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
97%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
96%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
96%
ELA
91%
2012
Math
83%
ELA
83%
2013
Math
91%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
63%
ELA
58%
2015
Math
66%
ELA
61%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
53%
ELA
58%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
51%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
51%
2020*
Math
40%
ELA
44%
2021*
Math
40%
ELA
44%
2022
ELA
43%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.7/10.

How Lions Park Elem School Compares

See how Lions Park Elem School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.1/10
69th percentile in IL
Academic
7.1/10
Very Good
Growth
6.7/10
Average
Environment
8.2/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
37 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
12.2%

Location

300 E Council Trl, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Lions Park Elem School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Cumberland Elem School (rated 9.1/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Des Plaines), which scores notably higher. Another option is Terrace Elem School (rated 8.7/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Des Plaines), which scores notably higher. Additionally, SCIENCE ACADEMY OF CHICAGO (rated 7.8/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Mount Prospect), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Mt. Prospect, see our Mt. Prospect schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.9 mi
School Distance Rating
ST PAUL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Mount Prospect 0.6 mi 5.9
ST RAYMOND SCHOOL Mount Prospect 0.6 mi 5.9
Brentwood Elem School Des Plaines 0.8 mi 5.1
Lincoln Middle School Mount Prospect 0.9 mi 6.5
Terrace Elem School Des Plaines 1.4 mi 8.7
Fairview Elem School Mt. Prospect 1.4 mi 6.2
Chippewa Middle School Des Plaines 1.2 mi 8.4
Cumberland Elem School Des Plaines 1.3 mi 9.1
Robert Frost Elem School Mount Prospect 1.5 mi 5.1
Prospect High School Mt. Prospect 1.8 mi 9.1
Westbrook Early Learning Cntr Mt. Prospect 1.5 mi 5.7
Friendship Jr High School Des Plaines 2.0 mi 7.2
Devonshire School Des Plaines 2.0 mi 5.2
Euclid Elem School Mount Prospect 2.2 mi 7.5
SCIENCE ACADEMY OF CHICAGO Mount Prospect 2.2 mi 7.8
The Early Learning Center Mt. Prospect 1.8 mi 6.1
Forest View Elem School Mount Prospect 1.8 mi 6.4
River Trails Middle School Mount Prospect 2.2 mi 7.9
MARYVILLE JEN SCHOOL Des Plaines 1.9 mi
Holmes Jr High School Mount Prospect 1.9 mi 6.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 60056 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$104,168

Median Home Value

$376,300

Median Rent

$1,456/mo

Population

55,989

College Educated

48.7%

Homeownership

70%

Avg Commute

27 min

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Median Age

41.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Lions Park Elem School

What grades does Lions Park Elem School serve?

Lions Park Elem School serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.

How many students attend Lions Park Elem School?

Lions Park Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 485 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Lions Park 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 Lions Park Elem School rank in IL?

Lions Park Elem School ranks #1,169 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Lions Park Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lions Park Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Lions Park Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lions Park Elem School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Lions Park Elem School a charter school?

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

Is Lions Park Elem School a Title I school?

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

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
66 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
35 Some Transit
Bike Score
51 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
2nd – 5th
Enrollment
485
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.2%

District

Mount Prospect SD 57
District Enrollment
2,124
Schools in District
4
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,542
District Rank
#1 of 4

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