Serving 200 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Park Elementary School's student population of 200 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
200 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Park Elementary School is 0.11, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
5%
28%
Black
94%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
39%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Park Elementary School?
200 students attend Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Park Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Park Elementary School?
Park Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Park Elementary School offer ?
Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Park Elementary School part of?
Park Elementary School is part of Dolton SD 148 School District.
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