Serving 880 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Brook Park Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 880 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brook Park Elementary School's student population of 880 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
880 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brook Park Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brook Park Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1180 out of 3663 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
30%
27%
Black
2%
17%
White
62%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brook Park Elementary School's ranking?
Brook Park Elementary School is ranked #1180 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Brook Park Elementary School?
880 students attend Brook Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Brook Park Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brook Park Elementary School?
Brook Park Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brook Park Elementary School offer ?
Brook Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Brook Park Elementary School part of?
Brook Park Elementary School is part of Brookfield Lagrange Park SD 95 School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
No School - Spring Break (Brook Park)
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School (Brook Park)
May 31, 2024 (Friday)
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