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Parkwood Elementary School vs. Laurel Hill Elementary School

Should you attend Parkwood Elementary School or Laurel Hill Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Parkwood Elementary School
2150 Laurel Ave
Hanover Park, IL 60133
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Laurel Hill Elementary School
1750 Laurel Ave
Hanover Park, IL 60133
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Parkwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

Laurel Hill Elementary School ranks 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 20%)
Overview
Serving 344 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Parkwood 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 406 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Laurel Hill 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
344 students
406 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Parkwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Laurel Hill Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Parkwood Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Laurel Hill Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Parkwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Laurel Hill Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Parkwood Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the School District U-46 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Laurel Hill Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the School District U-46 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2738 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#2711 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Parkwood Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Laurel Hill Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(20-21 School Year Data)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Parkwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the School District U-46 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Laurel Hill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the School District U-46 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
15%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
9%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Parkwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the School District U-46 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Laurel Hill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the School District U-46 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in IL)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Parkwood Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Laurel Hill Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
32
27
Kindergarten Students
46
43
Grade 1 Students
34
52
Grade 2 Students
43
57
Grade 3 Students
51
53
Grade 4 Students
39
55
Grade 5 Students
52
69
Grade 6 Students
47
50

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Parkwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the School District U-46 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Laurel Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the School District U-46 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
75%
83%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Parkwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the School District U-46 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Laurel Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the School District U-46 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
15%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Parkwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the School District U-46 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Laurel Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the School District U-46 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Parkwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the School District U-46 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Laurel Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the School District U-46 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Parkwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the School District U-46 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Laurel Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the School District U-46 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.41
0.31
This chart showcases the diversity score of Parkwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the School District U-46 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Laurel Hill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the School District U-46 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Parkwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the School District U-46 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Laurel Hill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the School District U-46 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
14%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Parkwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the School District U-46 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Laurel Hill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the School District U-46 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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