Congress Park Elementary School

9311 Shields Ave
Brookfield, IL 60513
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 404 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Congress Park Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 404 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Top 30% in IL
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Congress Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Congress Park Elementary School's student population of 404 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
404 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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School Rankings

Congress Park Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Congress Park Elementary School is 0.62, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IL)
#984 out of 3663 schools
(Top 30%)
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30-34%
28%
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35-39%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
51%
27%
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Black
8%
17%
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White
34%
47%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
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Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Congress Park Elementary School's ranking?
Congress Park Elementary School is ranked #984 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Congress Park Elementary School often compared to?
Congress Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School, Forest Road Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Congress Park Elementary School?
404 students attend Congress Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Congress Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Congress Park Elementary School?
Congress Park Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Congress Park Elementary School offer ?
Congress Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Congress Park Elementary School part of?
Congress Park Elementary School is part of La Grange SD 102 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 404 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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