- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brookfield, IL
Congress Park Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Congress Park Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172160002420
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Congress Park Elem School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Brookfield · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 419
- students enrolled
Congress Park Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Congress Park Elem School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Brookfield, IL.
School address
District: La Grange Sd 102 · Illinois
NCES ID 172160002420 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Congress Park Elem School held near 411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 36.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 172160002420 · Brookfield, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
419 enr · 12.3:1 · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Park Junior High School (661 students)
Congress Park Elem School held near 411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 36.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Congress Park Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Park Junior Hi
Park Junior High School
661 students
- Ogden Ave Elem
Ogden Ave Elem School
563 students
- Cossitt Ave El
Cossitt Ave Elem School
472 students
- Forest Road El
Forest Road Elem School
452 students
- This school
Congress Park Elem School
419 students
- Barnsdale Road
Barnsdale Road School
308 students
What this shows Congress Park Elem School reports 419 students on the CCD universe file.
How Congress Park Elem School compares
Congress Park Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 12% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 419 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
419
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Illinois - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,370
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.5%
White 32.9%
African American 7.6%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Congress Park Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for La Grange Sd 102 reports $19,370 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Congress Park Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ogden Ave Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cossitt Ave Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forest Road Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barnsdale Road School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Congress Park Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~419 students)
Frequently asked questions about Congress Park Elem School
How many students attend Congress Park Elem School?
Congress Park Elem School has 419 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brookfield, IL. CCD year-over-year: 401 (2022-23) → 411 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Congress Park Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Congress Park Elem School is 12.3:1, which is 12% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 22% 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 Congress Park Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Congress Park Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 52.5% of enrollment, in Brookfield, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Congress Park Elem School?
Congress Park Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Congress Park Elem School rank among public schools in Brookfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Congress Park Elem School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Brookfield, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in La Grange Sd 102?
Besides Congress Park Elem School, La Grange Sd 102 also operates Park Junior High School (661 students), Ogden Ave Elem School (563 students), and Cossitt Ave Elem School (472 students). See the La Grange Sd 102 district page for the complete list.