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Elmwood Park CUSD 401 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,877 students in Elmwood Park CUSD 401 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Elmwood Park CUSD 401 School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,418 Schools
# Students
2,877 Students
1,884,056 Students
# Teachers
208 Teachers
136,858 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Elmwood Park CUSD 401 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#542 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
50%
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.70
# American Indian Students
7 Students
4,562 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
58 Students
103,646 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
# Hispanic Students
1,724 Students
518,306 Students
% Hispanic Students
60%
28%
# Black Students
78 Students
303,554 Students
% Black Students
3%
16%
# White Students
961 Students
838,269 Students
% White Students
33%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,685 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
44 Students
78,180 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
78
79,739
# Students in K Grade:
168
120,814
# Students in 1st Grade:
200
126,572
# Students in 2nd Grade:
205
167,546
# Students in 3rd Grade:
224
130,511
# Students in 4th Grade:
181
130,546
# Students in 5th Grade:
176
130,044
# Students in 6th Grade:
203
132,465
# Students in 7th Grade:
205
136,042
# Students in 8th Grade:
215
137,926
# Students in 9th Grade:
269
149,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
236
150,589
# Students in 11th Grade:
258
146,876
# Students in 12th Grade:
259
144,805
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,453 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,964. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,161 is less than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$58 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,453
$21,964
Spending / Student
$20,161
$21,218
Best Elmwood Park CUSD 401 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elmwood Park High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8201 W Fullerton Ave
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-7272
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-7272
Grades: 9-12
| 1,022 students
Rank: #22.
John Mills Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2824 N 76th Ave
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-3560
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-3560
Grades: PK-5
| 692 students
Rank: #33.
Elmwood Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2319 N 76th Ave
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-6254
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-6254
Grades: K-5
| 541 students
Rank: #44.
Elm Middle School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7607 W Cortland St
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-3550
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-3550
Grades: 6-8
| 622 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elmwood Park CUSD 401 School District?
Elmwood Park CUSD 401 School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,877 students.
What is the rank of Elmwood Park CUSD 401 School District?
Elmwood Park CUSD 401 School District is ranked #551 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elmwood Park CUSD 401 School District?
60% of Elmwood Park CUSD 401 School District students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elmwood Park CUSD 401 School District?
Elmwood Park CUSD 401 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Elmwood Park CUSD 401 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,161 is less than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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