Top Rankings
Elmwood Park Community Unit School District 401 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 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,877 students in Elmwood Park Community Unit School District 401. 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 Community Unit School District 401 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 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,395 Schools
# Students
2,877 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
208 Teachers
136,648 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Elmwood Park Community Unit School District 401, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 864 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
0.53
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
60%
28%
% Black
3%
16%
% White
33%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,453 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,161 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$58 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,453
$21,990
Spending / Student
$20,161
$21,244
Best Elmwood Park Community Unit School District 401 Public Schools (2025-26)
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 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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 | 1,022 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 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 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elmwood Park Community Unit School District 401?
Elmwood Park Community Unit School District 401 manages 4 public schools serving 2,877 students.
What is the rank of Elmwood Park Community Unit School District 401?
Elmwood Park Community Unit School District 401 is ranked #559 out of 864 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 Community Unit School District 401?
60% of Elmwood Park Community Unit School District 401 students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elmwood Park Community Unit School District 401?
Elmwood Park Community Unit School District 401 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Elmwood Park Community Unit School District 401's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,161 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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