Top Rankings
Lombard SD 44 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,001 students in Lombard SD 44 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Lombard SD 44 School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
8 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
3,001 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
242 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Lombard SD 44 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#215 out of 852 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)36%
28%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
30%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.70
# American Indian Students
6 Students
4,556 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
363 Students
103,630 Students
% Asian Students
12%
6%
# Hispanic Students
477 Students
517,685 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
28%
# Black Students
224 Students
303,129 Students
% Black Students
8%
16%
# White Students
1,829 Students
837,178 Students
% White Students
61%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
1,684 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
96 Students
78,057 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
154
79,660
# Students in K Grade:
306
120,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
296
126,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
334
167,371
# Students in 3rd Grade:
313
130,316
# Students in 4th Grade:
315
130,337
# Students in 5th Grade:
316
129,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
304
132,189
# Students in 7th Grade:
332
135,696
# Students in 8th Grade:
331
137,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
149,483
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
150,499
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
146,819
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
144,755
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,872 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,742 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$75 MM
$41,381 MM

Spending
$77 MM
$39,976 MM

Revenue / Student
$24,872
$21,990

Spending / Student
$25,742
$21,244

Best Lombard SD 44 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Lane Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
401 N Main St
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 827-4640
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 827-4640
Grades: K-5
| 240 students
Rank: #22.
Park View Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
341 N Elizabeth St
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 827-4040
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 827-4040
Grades: K-5
| 210 students
Rank: #33.
Manor Hill Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1464 S Main St
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 827-4300
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 827-4300
Grades: K-5
| 274 students
Rank: #44.
Wm Hammerschmidt Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
617 Hammerschmidt Ave
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 827-4200
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 827-4200
Grades: K-5
| 391 students
Rank: #55.
Glenn Westlake Middle School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1514 S Main St
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 827-4500
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 827-4500
Grades: 6-8
| 967 students
Rank: #66.
Butterfield Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2s500 Gray Ave
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 827-4000
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 827-4000
Grades: K-5
| 282 students
Rank: #77.
Madison Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
150 W Madison St
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 827-4100
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 827-4100
Grades: K-5
| 484 students
Rank: n/an/a
1519 S Grace St
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 827-4260
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 827-4260
Grades: PK
| 153 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lombard SD 44 School District?
Lombard SD 44 School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,001 students.
What is the rank of Lombard SD 44 School District?
Lombard SD 44 School District is ranked #214 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lombard SD 44 School District?
61% of Lombard SD 44 School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lombard SD 44 School District?
Lombard SD 44 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Lombard SD 44 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,742 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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