Below Average
#3197 of 3,813 schools in IL
Park Elementary School
Elementary School · Dolton Sd 148 · Riverdale, IL
A Dolton Sd 148 elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
14200 S Wentworth Ave, Riverdale, IL 60827
- Math 3% proficient (2019)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Park Elementary School score 10% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 4%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 7 points since 2017, reaching 17% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Park 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,577/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Riverdale), 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
$37,648
Median home value
$123,800
Median rent
$1,044/mo
College educated
15%
Homeownership
41.3%
Poverty rate
34.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60827; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverdale SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–4 | 0.2 mi | 131 | Compare → |
| Under Carrey's Care #1Private · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.3 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Washington Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–6 | 0.4 mi | 295 | Compare → |
| Roosevelt Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 240 | Compare → |
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.
Dolton Sd 148
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #7 of 10
- District spending per student
- $26,724NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 34.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Park Elementary School is listed in Dolton SD 148; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Park Elementary School
Park Elementary School is a public elementary school in Riverdale, IL, part of Dolton Sd 148, serving approximately 200 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,197 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Park Elementary School
What grades does Park Elementary School serve?
Park Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Park Elementary School?
Park Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 200 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Elementary School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Park Elementary School rank in IL?
Park Elementary School ranks #3,197 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Park Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Park Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Park Elementary School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Park Elementary School a charter school?
No, Park Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Park Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Park Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Park Elementary School?
99.0% of students at Park 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 200
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.0%
- Phone
- (708) 849-9440
- Area population (ZIP 60827)
- 24,887
- Area average commute
- 35.7 min
- Area median age
- 30.9
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 60827; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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