Congress Park Elem School

www.dist102.k12.il.us

419 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Congress Park Elementary School, located at 9311 Shields Ave in Brookfield, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Brookfield School District 95. The school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment where students from kindergarten through fifth grade receive instruction. As a neighborhood-focused school, it emphasizes a supportive atmosphere that encourages both academic growth and social-emotional development, striving to provide a well-rounded foundation for young learners before they transition to middle school.

The school is well-regarded for its dedicated faculty and staff who prioritize individualized attention and active parental involvement. By maintaining small class sizes and a curriculum aligned with state standards, Congress Park seeks to cultivate a love for learning while preparing students for future success. Its location in a quiet residential area of Brookfield contributes to a safe and focused learning environment, making it a central pillar of the local community.

419

Total Students

36.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Congress Park Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	138
Hispanic	220
Black	32
Asian	10
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

Hispanic
220 (52.5%)
White
138 (32.9%)
Black
32 (7.6%)
Two or More
18 (4.3%)
Asian
10 (2.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	La Grange SD 102
Phone:	(708)215-6007
Website:	http://www.dist102.k12.il.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	419
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 61

Grade 6 53