- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mt Prospect, IL
Lions Park Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Lions Park Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172721001596
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lions Park Elem School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Mt Prospect · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 458
- students enrolled
Lions Park Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lions Park Elem School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Mt Prospect, IL.
School address
District: Mount Prospect Sd 57 · Illinois
NCES ID 172721001596 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Lions Park Elem School grew from 454 students in 2022-23 to 485 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 37.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 172721001596 · Mt Prospect, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
458 enr · 13.1:1 · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Middle School (784 students)
Lions Park Elem School grew from 454 students in 2022-23 to 485 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 37.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Lions Park Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle School
784 students
- Fairview Elem
Fairview Elem School
463 students
- This school
Lions Park Elem School
458 students
- Westbrook Earl
Westbrook Early Learning Cntr
400 students
What this shows Lions Park Elem School reports 458 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lions Park Elem School compares
Lions Park Elem School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Illinois - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,542
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 5.2%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.8, Lions Park Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Mount Prospect Sd 57 reports $16,542 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lions Park Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westbrook Early Learning Cntr | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lions Park Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Mt Prospect
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~458 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lions Park Elem School
How many students attend Lions Park Elem School?
Lions Park Elem School has 458 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mt Prospect, IL. CCD year-over-year: 454 (2022-23) → 485 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lions Park Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lions Park Elem School is 13.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 17% 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 Lions Park Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Lions Park Elem School is White at 73.1% of enrollment, in Mt Prospect, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lions Park Elem School?
Lions Park Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Lions Park Elem School rank among public schools in Mt Prospect?
By Resource Investment Index, Lions Park Elem School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Mt Prospect, 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 Mt Prospect on the city page.
What other schools are in Mount Prospect Sd 57?
Besides Lions Park Elem School, Mount Prospect Sd 57 also operates Lincoln Middle School (784 students), Fairview Elem School (463 students), and Westbrook Early Learning Cntr (400 students). See the Mount Prospect Sd 57 district page for the complete list.