Prospect Elem School

130 N Prospect Ave
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514

www.d181.org

302 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Prospect Elementary School, located in Clarendon Hills, Illinois, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades K–5. As part of Community Consolidated School District 181, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, student-centered environment. The school curriculum emphasizes core subjects while integrating social-emotional learning, aiming to prepare students not just for the next grade level, but for long-term success.

The school is noted for its strong sense of community, characterized by active parent involvement and a collaborative relationship between teachers and families. Its location in the quiet, residential village of Clarendon Hills allows for a neighborhood-school feel, where small class sizes and personalized attention are prioritized. With a reputation for high standardized test scores and a dedicated staff, Prospect Elementary provides a robust educational foundation that consistently ranks among the top-performing schools in the suburban Chicago area.

302

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prospect Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	214
Hispanic	23
Asian	46
Two or More	19

White
214 (70.9%)
Asian
46 (15.2%)
Hispanic
23 (7.6%)
Two or More
19 (6.3%)

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:	Hinsdale CCSD 181
Phone:	(630)861-4400
Website:	http://www.d181.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	302
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 1

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 61