Indian Grove Elem School

1340 N Burning Bush Ln
Mount Prospect, IL 60056

(847)298-1976

459 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Indian Grove Elementary School, located in Mount Prospect, Illinois, is a public school serving students in kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of River Trails School District 26, the school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive community environment. It places a strong emphasis on academic growth, social-emotional learning, and providing a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for the transition to middle school.

The school is recognized for its commitment to individualized instruction and its collaborative partnership with parents and the surrounding community. With a focus on small-group learning and a variety of extracurricular opportunities, Indian Grove aims to cultivate a positive school culture where students feel encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and build character. Its location in a quiet residential area of Mount Prospect makes it a neighborhood-centered hub for early childhood and elementary development.

459

Total Students

37.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Indian Grove Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	305
Hispanic	30
Black	4
Asian	102
Two or More	18

White
305 (66.4 %)
Asian
102 (22.2 %)
Hispanic
30 (6.5 %)
Two or More
18 (3.9 %)
Black
4 (0.9 %)

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:	River Trails SD 26
Phone:	(847)298-1976
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	459
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
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

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 85