Excellent
#14 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 1% in state
The Lane Elem School
Elementary School · Hinsdale Ccsd 181 · Hinsdale, IL
A Hinsdale Ccsd 181 elementary school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
500 N Elm St, Hinsdale, IL 60521
- Math 72% proficient (2021)
- Reading 82% proficient (2022)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at The Lane Elem School score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 82% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 84% (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 The Lane 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 62Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average538/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hinsdale), 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
$244,318
Median home value
$988,000
Median rent
$1,921/mo
College educated
80%
Homeownership
89.2%
Poverty rate
1.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60521; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinsdale Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 137 | Compare → |
| Montessori School of Western SpringsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| John Laidlaw Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 420 | Compare → |
| Monroe Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 304 | 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.
Hinsdale Ccsd 181
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #4 of 9
- District spending per student
- $23,911NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
The Lane Elem School is listed in Hinsdale CCSD 181; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Lane Elem School
The Lane Elem School is a public elementary school in Hinsdale, IL, part of Hinsdale Ccsd 181, serving approximately 342 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 out of 10 and ranks #14 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Lane Elem School
What grades does The Lane Elem School serve?
The Lane Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend The Lane Elem School?
The Lane Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 342 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Lane Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Lane Elem School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Lane Elem School rank in IL?
The Lane Elem School ranks #14 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is The Lane Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Lane Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 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 The Lane Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Lane Elem School has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is The Lane Elem School a charter school?
No, The Lane Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is The Lane Elem School a Title I school?
No, The Lane Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 342
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DuPage County
- Phone
- (630) 861-4500
- Area population (ZIP 60521)
- 18,097
- Area average commute
- 32.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 60521; 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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