Evergreen Park ESD 124 School District

2929 W 87th St
Evergreen Park, IL 60805-1036
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Evergreen Park ESD 124 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,744 students in Evergreen Park ESD 124 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Evergreen Park ESD 124 School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,398 Schools
# Students
1,744 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
143 Teachers
136,655 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Evergreen Park ESD 124 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#413 out of 852 school districts
(Top 50%)
(22-23)
19%
27%
28%
30%
44%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
37%
28%
% Black
25%
17%
% White
33%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,604 is higher than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,800 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,604
$22,423
Spending / Student
$22,800
$21,662

Best Evergreen Park ESD 124 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southwest Elementary School
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9900 S Central Park Ave
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
(708) 424-2444
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Rank: #22.
Southeast Elementary School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9800 S Francisco Ave
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
(708) 422-1021
Grades: PK-5
| 312 students
Rank: #33.
Central Middle School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9400 S Sawyer Ave
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
(708) 424-0148
Grades: 6-8
| 582 students
Rank: #44.
Northwest School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3630 W 92nd St
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
(708) 425-9473
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
Rank: #55.
Northeast Elementary School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9058 S California Ave
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
(708) 422-6501
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Evergreen Park ESD 124 School District?
Evergreen Park ESD 124 School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,744 students.
What is the rank of Evergreen Park ESD 124 School District?
Evergreen Park ESD 124 School District is ranked #430 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Evergreen Park ESD 124 School District?
37% of Evergreen Park ESD 124 School District students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 25% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Evergreen Park ESD 124 School District?
Evergreen Park ESD 124 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Evergreen Park ESD 124 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,800 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,744 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 19% (Top 50%)
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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