Serving 873 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Brook Park Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 873 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brook Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Brook Park Elementary School's student population of 873 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
873 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brook Park Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brook Park Elementary School is 0.52, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#853 out of 3426 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
29%
27%
Black
2%
17%
White
63%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brook Park Elementary School's ranking?
Brook Park Elementary School is ranked #853 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Brook Park Elementary School often compared to?
Brook Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forest Road Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Brook Park Elementary School?
873 students attend Brook Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Brook Park Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brook Park Elementary School?
Brook Park Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brook Park Elementary School offer ?
Brook Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Brook Park Elementary School part of?
Brook Park Elementary School is part of Brookfield Lagrange Park SD 95 School District.
School Calendar
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Date
No School-Spring Break (Brook Park)
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
No School- Spring Break (Brook Park)
March 25, 2025 (Tuesday)
No School- Spring Break (Brook Park)
March 26, 2025 (Wednesday)
No School- Spring Break (Brook Park)
March 27, 2025 (Thursday)
No School- Spring Break (Brook Park)
March 28, 2025 (Friday)
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