Very Good
#1169 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 31% in state
Lions Park Elem School
Elementary School · Mount Prospect Sd 57 · Mt. Prospect, IL
A Mount Prospect Sd 57 elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
300 E Council Trl, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056
- Math 40% proficient (2021)
- Reading 43% proficient (2022)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lions Park Elem School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 43% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 66% (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).
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Where Lions Park Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- County Safety: Low42/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 181 | Compare → |
| St Raymond SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 361 | Compare → |
| Brentwood Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 435 | Compare → |
| Cumberland Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 301 | Compare → |
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.
Mount Prospect Sd 57
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,542NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lions Park Elem School is listed in Mount Prospect SD 57; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lions Park Elem School
Lions Park Elem School is a public elementary school in Mt. Prospect, IL, part of Mount Prospect Sd 57, serving approximately 485 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,169 of 3,813 schools in IL.
State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- 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%
- Phone
- (847) 394-7330
- 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.
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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