At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 378
458
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
5%-48.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
2–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Lions Park Elem School is a public primary serving grades 2–5 in Mt Prospect, Illinois. The school enrolls 458 students. It is part of the Mount Prospect SD 57 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
5% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span2–5
DistrictMount Prospect SD 57
County17031
CityMt Prospect
ZIP60056
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID172721001596
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment458
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino4.2%
Black / African American9.7%
Asian1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native78.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races6.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.2%
Hispanic
4.2%
Black
9.7%
Asian
1.0%
Two+
6.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.