Enrollment
889
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · La Grange Park, IL
Brook Park Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Brook Park Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170732000380
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brook Park Elem School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in La Grange Park · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 889
- students enrolled
Brook Park Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brook Park Elem School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in La Grange Park, IL.
School address
District: Brookfield Lagrange Park Sd 95 · Illinois
NCES ID 170732000380 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brook Park Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brook Park Elem School
Brook Park Elem School is a large elementary school in La Grange Park, Illinois, enrolling 889 students.
At 13.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 92% of state schools at 889 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 55/100).
12.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among La Grange Park's elementary schools, it stands alongside Forest Road Elem School (452 students): Brook Park Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.9:1 vs 11:1).
Its district, Brookfield Lagrange Park Sd 95, also runs S E Gross Middle School (498 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Brook Park Elem School compares
Brook Park Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 889 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
889
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Illinois - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,506
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 58.3%
Hispanic or Latino 32.5%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 2.9%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Brook Park Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brookfield Lagrange Park Sd 95, which includes Brook Park Elem School.
$14,506
Per student
-15%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.5%
State 31.5%
Federal 9.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Brook Park Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| S E Gross Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brook Park Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in La Grange Park
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~889 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Brook Park Elem School
How many students attend Brook Park Elem School?
Brook Park Elem School has 889 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in La Grange Park, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brook Park Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brook Park Elem School is 13.9:1, which is 1% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brook Park Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Brook Park Elem School is White at 58.3% of enrollment, in La Grange Park, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brook Park Elem School?
Brook Park Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brook Park Elem School rank among public schools in La Grange Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Brook Park Elem School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in La Grange Park, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in La Grange Park on the city page.
Is Brook Park Elem School a good school?
Brook Park Elem School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Brookfield Lagrange Park Sd 95?
Besides Brook Park Elem School, Brookfield Lagrange Park Sd 95 also operates S E Gross Middle School (498 students). See the Brookfield Lagrange Park Sd 95 district page for the complete list.
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