CONGRESS PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Congress Park Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the La Grange SD 102 school district, located in Brookfield, IL with about 442 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 36 teachers, Congress Park Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

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.

For more information, contact Congress Park Elem School at (708) 482-2430 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

9311 Shields Ave
Brookfield, IL 60513-1825
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CONGRESS PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Brookfield, IL with about 442 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
La Grange SD 102
Total Students:
442
Teachers:
36.05
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 442 students

Hispanic/Latino
43.0%
White
39.1%
Black or African American
9.7%
Two or more races
6.1%
Asian
2.0%

Female
46.6%
Male
53.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.