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#3458 of 3,813 schools in IL

Lords Park Elem School

Elementary School · Sd U-46 · Elgin, IL

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

323 Waverly Dr, Elgin, IL 60120

  • Math 12% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 9% proficient (2022)
  • 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.58 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-12.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.9:1
District spending per student$19,216
Chronic Absenteeism30.3%

Students at Lords Park 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 9 points since 2019, to 9% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
61%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
59%
2012
Math
44%
ELA
34%
2013
Math
53%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
19%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
19%
2016
Math
16%
ELA
13%
2017
Math
18%
ELA
13%
2018
Math
20%
ELA
15%
2019
Math
20%
ELA
15%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2022
ELA
9%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 27% (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

58.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Lords Park 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 60Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 26Some Transit
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,372/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elgin), 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

$80,305

Median home value

$227,000

Median rent

$1,250/mo

College educated

19.4%

Homeownership

65.6%

Poverty rate

13.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60120; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ronald D O NealEnrollment path unverified3.2K–60.9 mi447Compare →
Lincoln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.7PK–61.0 mi469Compare →
Channing Memorial Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–61.2 mi521Compare →
Elgin AcademyPrivate · tuition7.7privatePK–121.3 mi209Compare →

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.

Sd U-46

Schools in district
56
Rank in district
#30 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

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

About Lords Park Elem School

Lords Park Elem School is a public elementary school in Elgin, IL, part of Sd U-46, serving approximately 679 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,458 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lords Park Elem School

What grades does Lords Park Elem School serve?

Lords Park Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Lords Park Elem School?

Lords Park Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 679 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Lords Park Elem School is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lords Park Elem School rank in IL?

Lords Park Elem School ranks #3,458 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Lords Park Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lords Park Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Lords Park Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lords Park Elem School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Lords Park Elem School a charter school?

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

Is Lords Park Elem School a Title I school?

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

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lords Park Elem School?

58.5% of students at Lords Park 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
679
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.3%
Area population (ZIP 60120)
50,774
Area average commute
26.7 min
Area median age
33.4
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 60120; 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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