Top Rankings
Elmwood Park CUSD 401 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,908 students in Elmwood Park CUSD 401 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Elmwood Park CUSD 401 School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
2,908 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
214 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Elmwood Park CUSD 401 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#558 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
50%
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
60%
29%
% Black
3%
16%
% White
34%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,246 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,946 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$58 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,246
$22,455
Spending / Student
$19,946
$21,692
Best Elmwood Park CUSD 401 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Mills Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2824 N 76th Ave
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-3560
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-3560
Gr: PK-5 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Elmwood Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2319 N 76th Ave
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-6254
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-6254
Gr: K-5 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Elmwood Park High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8201 W Fullerton Ave
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-7272
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-7272
Gr: 9-12 | 1,015 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Elm Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7607 W Cortland St
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-3550
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
(708) 452-3550
Gr: 6-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elmwood Park CUSD 401 School District?
Elmwood Park CUSD 401 School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,908 students.
What is the rank of Elmwood Park CUSD 401 School District?
Elmwood Park CUSD 401 School District is ranked #561 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elmwood Park CUSD 401 School District?
60% of Elmwood Park CUSD 401 School District students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elmwood Park CUSD 401 School District?
Elmwood Park CUSD 401 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Elmwood Park CUSD 401 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,946 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
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