Lombard SD 44 School District

150 W Madison St
Lombard, IL 60148-3317
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

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 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,962 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 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
8 Schools
4,408 Schools
# Students
2,962 Students
1,888,363 Students
# Teachers
238 Teachers
135,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Lombard SD 44 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 845 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#215 out of 852 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Lombard SD 44  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
36%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lombard SD 44  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
37%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lombard SD 44  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
63%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.70
# American Indian Students
9 Students
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
360 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
12%
6%
# Hispanic Students
479 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
27%
# Black Students
211 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
7%
17%
# White Students
1,809 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
61%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
87 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
160
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
293
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
321
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
297
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
306
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
322
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
296
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
325
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
333
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
309
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
12

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,200 is higher than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,081 is higher than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$75 MM
$41,381 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Lombard SD 44  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$77 MM
$39,976 MM
This chart displays total spending of Lombard SD 44  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$25,200
$21,914
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Lombard SD 44  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$26,081
$21,170
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Lombard SD 44  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Lombard SD 44 School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Lane Elementary School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
401 N Main St
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 827-4640
Grades: K-5
| 247 students
Rank: #22.
Park View Elementary School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
341 N Elizabeth St
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 827-4040
Grades: K-5
| 213 students
Rank: #33.
Manor Hill Elementary School
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1464 S Main St
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 827-4300
Grades: K-5
| 244 students
Rank: #44.
Wm Hammerschmidt Elementary School
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
617 Hammerschmidt Ave
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 827-4200
Grades: K-5
| 391 students
Rank: #55.
Glenn Westlake Middle School
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1514 S Main St
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 827-4500
Grades: 6-8
| 967 students
Rank: #66.
Butterfield Elementary School
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2s500 Gray Ave
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 827-4000
Grades: K-5
| 270 students
Rank: #77.
Madison Elementary School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
150 W Madison St
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 827-4100
Grades: K-5
| 470 students
Rank: n/an/a
1519 S Grace St
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 827-4260
Grades: PK
| 160 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lombard SD 44 School District?
Lombard SD 44 School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,962 students.
What is the rank of Lombard SD 44 School District?
Lombard SD 44 School District is ranked #213 out of 845 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, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 $26,081 is higher than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 2,962 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 30% in IL
  • : 36% (Top 30%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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