Serving 419 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Congress 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 34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 419 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Congress Park Elementary School serves the southeast area of Brookfield, IL, covering an attendance zone of approximately 0.6 square miles. Families living within this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 0.6 miles away.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Congress Park Elementary School's student population of 419 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
419 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Congress 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 Congress Park Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#700 out of 3542 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
53%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
8%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
33%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.1%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #700 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Congress Park Elementary School?
419 students attend Congress Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Congress Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 4% 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 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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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