Excellent
#514 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 14% in state
Palos East Elementary School
Elementary School · Palos Ccsd 118 · Palos Heights, IL
A Palos Ccsd 118 elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7700 W 127th St, Palos Heights, IL 60463
- Math 46% proficient (2021)
- Reading 53% proficient (2022)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Palos East Elementary School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 53% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 65% (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
35.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Palos East Elementary 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated925/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Palos Heights), 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
$105,389
Median home value
$343,700
Median rent
$2,119/mo
College educated
41%
Homeownership
94%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60463; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Alexander SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 221 | Compare → |
| Trusting Hearts Preschool & KindergartenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Navajo Heights Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 4–5 | 1.1 mi | 167 | Compare → |
| Palos West Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 708 | 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.
Palos Ccsd 118
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,462NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Palos East Elementary School is listed in Palos CCSD 118; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Palos East Elementary School
Palos East Elementary School is a public elementary school in Palos Heights, IL, part of Palos Ccsd 118, serving approximately 703 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #514 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Palos East Elementary School
What grades does Palos East Elementary School serve?
Palos East Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Palos East Elementary School?
Palos East Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 703 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palos East Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Palos East Elementary School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Palos East Elementary School rank in IL?
Palos East Elementary School ranks #514 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Palos East Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Palos East Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Palos East Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Palos East Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Palos East Elementary School a charter school?
No, Palos East Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Palos East Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Palos East Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Palos East Elementary School?
35.4% of students at Palos East Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 703
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.9%
- Phone
- (708) 448-1084
- Area population (ZIP 60463)
- 13,359
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 49.8
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 60463; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
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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