Lions Park Elementary School
Lions Park Elementary School serves 511 students in grades 2-5.
Lions Park Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2018-19 school year.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: 2-5
- Students: 511 students
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lions Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Lions Park Elementary School's student population of 511 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
Total Students
511 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lions Park Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,655 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Lions Park Elementary School is 0.36, 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
#571 out of 3655 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
5%
Hispanic
4%
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
79%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Reviews
2 9/8/2009
This school has declined quite a bit in quality over the past few years. It seems to need a stronger hand leading it. Programs are good, but exceptional kids on either end tend to be swept up in bureaucracy and not well nurtured academically. Gifted teacher is excellent.
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