Serving 281 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Field Park Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 281 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74%
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5% in IL)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Field Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Field Park Elementary School's student population of 281 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
281 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Field Park Elementary School is 0.22, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70-74%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
6%
27%
Black
n/a
17%
White
88%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Field Park Elementary School often compared to?
Field Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Laidlaw Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Field Park Elementary School?
281 students attend Field Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Field Park Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Field Park Elementary School?
Field Park Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Field Park Elementary School offer ?
Field Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Field Park Elementary School part of?
Field Park Elementary School is part of Western Springs SD 101 School District.
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