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#936 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 25% in state

Park East School

Elementary School · Grayslake CCSD 46

400 W Townline Rd, Round Lake, IL 60073

Enrollment

331

Student-Teacher

12.7:1

Score

7.4

Grades

Kindergarten – 4th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Illinois schools

#936 of 3,813

In Round Lake

#1 of 5

public schools

In district

#3 of 9

Grayslake CCSD 46

Academic performance

8.2 / 10

Excellent

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Park East School

7.4/10

Elementary School in Round Lake · grades Kindergarten – 4th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Park West School

7.2/10

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6.0/10

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About Park East School

Park East School is a public elementary school in Round Lake, IL, part of Grayslake CCSD 46. Park East School serves approximately 331 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-4th, and has a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Park East School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #936 of 3,813 schools in IL.

Structured state assessment records for Park East School show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 7.4 · Very Good
  • District avg 7.3
  • IL avg 6.2

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.65 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+3.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile73th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
Per-Pupil Spending$17,861
Chronic Absenteeism26%

Park East School — Students at Park East School score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

34.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores IL EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 59.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 55.3% (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
92%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
60%
ELA
48%
2016
Math
60%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
44%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2022
ELA
47%

* 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: 7.0/10.

How Park East School Compares

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

Overall Score
7.4/10
76th percentile in IL
Academic
8.2/10
Excellent
Growth
7.0/10
Very Good
Environment
7.3/10
Very Good

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
34%
Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
26 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
26.0%

Location

400 W Townline Rd, Round Lake, IL 60073

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Park East School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Meadowview School (rated 8.5/10, 3.2 miles away, in nearby Grayslake), which scores notably higher. Another option is Prairieview School (rated 8.1/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Hainesville), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Fremont Elem School (rated 7.1/10, 3.3 miles away, in nearby Mundelein), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Round Lake, see our Round Lake schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.9 mi
School Distance Rating
Park West School Round Lake 0.0 mi 7.2
W J Murphy Elem School Round Lake Park 1.7 mi 6.0
Village Elementary School Round Lake 1.8 mi 4.7
Magee Middle School Round Lake 2.0 mi 5.7
Prairieview School Hainesville 1.7 mi 8.1
Grayslake Early Childhood Hainesville 1.7 mi 6.1
ST GILBERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Grayslake 1.8 mi 4.8
Round Lake Senior High School Round Lake 2.3 mi 5.5
Raymond Ellis Elem School Round Lake Beach 2.8 mi 7.0
Woodview School Grayslake 2.4 mi 6.8
Round Lake Beach Elem School Round Lake Beach 3.1 mi 5.0
Fremont Elem School Mundelein 3.3 mi 7.1
WESTLAKE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Grayslake 2.6 mi 7.3
Fremont Intermediate School Mundelein 3.4 mi 6.4
Fremont Jr High/Middle School Mundelein 3.4 mi 6.8
Grayslake Central High School Grayslake 2.8 mi 8.9
Meadowview School Grayslake 3.2 mi 8.5
Big Hollow Middle School Ingleside 2.9 mi 4.9
Big Hollow Elem School Ingleside 2.9 mi 5.8
Big Hollow Primary School Ingleside 2.9 mi 5.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 60073 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$95,457

Median Home Value

$215,200

Median Rent

$1,461/mo

Population

62,000

College Educated

26.7%

Homeownership

78.2%

Avg Commute

31.2 min

Poverty Rate

10.1%

Median Age

34.4

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Don D Shute Elem School East Peoria, IL 7.4
Eastlawn Elem School Rantoul, IL 7.4
Hamilton Elementary School Hamilton, IL 7.4
Hawthorn Sch of Dual Language Vernon Hills, IL 7.4
Jefferson Elem School Princeton, IL 7.4
John R Tibbott Elem School Bolingbrook, IL 7.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Park East School

What grades does Park East School serve?

Park East School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Park East School?

Park East School has an enrollment of approximately 331 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Park East School?

The student-teacher ratio at Park East School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Park East School rank in IL?

Park East School ranks #936 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Park East School's MySchoolScout rating?

Park East School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Park East School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Park East School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Park East School a charter school?

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

Is Park East School a Title I school?

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

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

34.4% of students at Park East 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
11 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
55 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
331
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Free/Reduced Lunch
34.4%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Lake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.0%

District

Grayslake CCSD 46
District Enrollment
3,667
Schools in District
9
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,861
District Rank
#3 of 9

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