Serving 411 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Congress Park Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 411 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Congress Park Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Congress Park Elementary School is 0.63, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Congress Park Elementary School?
411 students attend Congress Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Congress Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Congress Park Elementary School?
Congress Park Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Congress Park Elementary School offer ?
Congress Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Congress Park Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 411 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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