Enrollment
458
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lions Park Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lions Park Elem School
Lions Park Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Mt Prospect, Illinois, enrolling 458 students.
At 13.1:1, 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.
With 458 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 44/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Mt Prospect's elementary schools, it stands alongside Fairview Elem School (463 students): Lions Park Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.1:1 vs 12.9:1).
Mount Prospect Sd 57 also operates Lincoln Middle School (784 students) and Fairview Elem School (463 students) alongside Lions Park Elem School.
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 Lions Park Elem School compares
Lions 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,929
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mount Prospect Sd 57, which includes Lions Park Elem School.
$15,929
Per student
-7%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.3%
State 23.7%
Federal 4.0%
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 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
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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.
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 (~458 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lions Park Elem School a good school?
Lions Park Elem School earns 52/100 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 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.
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