Serving 889 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Brook Park Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 36% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 889 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Brook Park Elementary School serves an attendance zone that covers the entire school district in La Grange Park, IL, encompassing approximately 1.5 square miles. Most residents live within a short 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 0.8 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 1.3 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brook Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Brook Park Elementary School's student population of 889 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
889 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Brook Park Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brook Park Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#688 out of 3542 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
33%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
58%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.6%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #688 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Brook Park Elementary School often compared to?
Brook Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pleasantdale Elementary School, Forest Road Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Brook Park Elementary School?
889 students attend Brook Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Brook Park Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% 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 higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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
View the Brook Park Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
No school for students - Thanksgiving Break
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)
No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2026 (Friday)
Spring Break - No School
March 26, 2027 (Friday)
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