Prospect Elementary School

130 N Prospect Ave
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
10/
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Top 1%
Serving 313 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Prospect Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 313 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 1% in IL
  • : 80-84% (Top 1%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Prospect Elementary School's student population of 313 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
313 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Prospect Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prospect Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#18 out of 3542 schools
(Top 1%)
80-84%
27%
75-79%
30%
80-89%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
6%
Hispanic
7%
28%
Black
n/a
17%
White
71%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.47
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
4%
27%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Prospect Elementary School's ranking?
Prospect Elementary School is ranked #18 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Prospect Elementary School often compared to?
Prospect Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walker School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Prospect Elementary School?
313 students attend Prospect Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Prospect Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prospect Elementary School?
Prospect Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Prospect Elementary School offer ?
Prospect Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Prospect Elementary School part of?
Prospect Elementary School is part of Hinsdale CCSD 181 School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 313 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 80-84% (Top 1%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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