The Lane Elem School

www.d181.org

345 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The Lane Elementary School, located at 500 N Elm St in Hinsdale, Illinois, serves as a cornerstone of the Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence, the school caters to students in the early stages of their education, typically focusing on fostering a supportive environment that balances rigorous curriculum standards with social-emotional development. The school is widely recognized for its high-achieving student body and dedicated faculty who prioritize personalized learning to help each child reach their full potential.

Beyond academics, The Lane is characterized by a strong sense of community involvement and parent engagement. The school benefits from an active PTO and a culture that encourages extracurricular participation, helping to create a well-rounded educational experience. Situated in a highly regarded suburban district, The Lane is frequently praised for its commitment to preparing students for success in middle school and beyond, maintaining a reputation as one of the top-performing primary schools in the region.

345

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for The Lane Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	252
Hispanic	24
Black	2
Asian	42
Two or More	25

White
252 (73.0%)
Asian
42 (12.2%)
Two or More
25 (7.2%)
Hispanic
24 (7.0%)
Black
2 (0.6%)

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)861-4500
Website:	http://www.d181.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	345
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
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 3

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 55