Serving 342 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 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 342 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
The Lane Elementary School's student population of 342 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
342 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

Students by Grade

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 0.47, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#19 out of 3426 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
28%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
30%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
6%

Hispanic
7%
28%

Black
1%
16%

White
71%
45%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
43%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
342 students attend The Lane Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of The Lane Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% 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 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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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