Lions Park Elem School

www.d57.org

458 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 5th

School Overview

Lions Park Elementary School, located in Mount Prospect, Illinois, is a highly regarded K–5 school within River Trails School District 26. The school is known for its strong focus on fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the social-emotional development of its pupils. Its curriculum emphasizes foundational literacy and numeracy, while also incorporating modern technology and collaborative learning opportunities to prepare students for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

The school benefits from a tight-knit community atmosphere, characterized by active parent involvement and a dedicated faculty committed to inclusive education. Lions Park serves a diverse student body and prides itself on maintaining high expectations for all learners through differentiated instruction. With its emphasis on character development and community engagement, the school serves as a cornerstone for local families, consistently working to provide a nurturing space where children are encouraged to explore their interests and achieve academic success.

458

Total Students

35.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lions Park Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	335
Hispanic	66
Black	3
Asian	24
Two or More	30

White
335 (73.1%)
Hispanic
66 (14.4%)
Two or More
30 (6.6%)
Asian
24 (5.2%)
Black
3 (0.7%)

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:	Mount Prospect SD 57
Phone:	(847)394-7330
Website:	http://www.d57.org
Grade Range:	2nd - 5th
Total Students:	458
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
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

Grade 2 109

Grade 3 121

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 132