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 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,989 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 32% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), 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
4,394 Schools
# Students
2,989 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
243 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lombard SD 44 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#255 out of 865 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
6%
% Hispanic
16%
29%
% Black
8%
16%
% White
61%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,972 is higher than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,846 is higher than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$75 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$77 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,972
$22,455
Spending / Student
$25,846
$21,692
Best Lombard SD 44 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Lane Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
401 N Main St
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 827-4640
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 827-4640
Gr: K-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Park View Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
341 N Elizabeth St
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 827-4040
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 827-4040
Gr: K-5 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Wm Hammerschmidt Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
617 Hammerschmidt Ave
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 827-4200
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 827-4200
Gr: K-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Butterfield Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2s500 Gray Ave
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 827-4000
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 827-4000
Gr: K-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Manor Hill Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1464 S Main St
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 827-4300
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 827-4300
Gr: K-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Glenn Westlake Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1514 S Main St
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 827-4500
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 827-4500
Gr: 6-8 | 935 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
150 W Madison St
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 827-4100
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 827-4100
Gr: K-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
1519 S Grace St
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 827-4260
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 827-4260
Gr: PK | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lombard SD 44 School District?
Lombard SD 44 School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,989 students.
What is the rank of Lombard SD 44 School District?
Lombard SD 44 School District is ranked #257 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) 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: 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, 8% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
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 $25,846 is higher than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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