Park Elementary School
Tel:
(708)849-9440
- Park Elementary School serves 241 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
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Park Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Park Elementary School's student population of 241 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 241 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Park Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Park Elementary School is 0.10, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #3054 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤5% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6-9% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 26% |
| Black | 95% | 17% |
| White | n/a | 49% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 97% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dolton SD 148 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Park Elementary School is Peace Center (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Washington Junior High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Riverdale School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Riverdale Riverdale School Magnet School
Grades: K-4 | 173 students
0.1 miles
325 W 142nd St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708)849-7153 0.1 K-4 173 - Riverdale Pace Elementary School Special Education School
Magnet School
100 students
0.3 miles
14419 S Atlantic Ave
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708)841-0432 0.3 n/a 100 - Riverdale Washington Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-6 | 250 students
0.4 miles
13900 S School St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708)201-2078 0.4 K-6 250 - Riverdale Washington Junior High School Magnet School
Grades: 7-8 | 95 students
0.4 miles
13900 S School St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708)201-2078 0.4 7-8 95 - Riverdale Early Childhood Center Magnet School
Grades: PK | 72 students
0.5 miles
560 W 144th St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708)841-2602 0.5 PK 72
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