The Lane Elementary School

500 N Elm St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 1%
Serving 330 students in grades Kindergarten-5, The Lane Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (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 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 330 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 1% in IL
  • : 70-74% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

The Lane Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

The Lane Elementary School's student population of 330 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
330 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The Lane Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Lane Elementary School is 0.49, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
#19 out of 3426 schools
(Top 1%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of The Lane Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
70-74%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of The Lane Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
80-84%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of The Lane Elementary School 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.
≥95%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of The Lane Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in The Lane Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in The Lane Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in The Lane Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
69%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in The Lane Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in The Lane Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in The Lane Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of The Lane Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in The Lane Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
27%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Lane Elementary School's ranking?
The Lane Elementary School is ranked #19 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are The Lane Elementary School often compared to?
The Lane Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madison Elementary School, Monroe Elementary School, Oak 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 28% IL state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend The Lane Elementary School?
330 students attend The Lane Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of The Lane Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Lane Elementary School?
The Lane Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Lane Elementary School offer ?
The Lane Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is The Lane Elementary School part of?
The Lane Elementary School is part of Hinsdale CCSD 181 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 330 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 70-74% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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