John Mills Elementary School

Summary:

John Mills Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Elmwood Park, Illinois, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 658 students. The school is part of the Elmwood Park CUSD 401 district, which is ranked 370 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

John Mills Elementary School has consistently ranked in the middle-to-lower range of Illinois elementary schools, with a statewide ranking between 833 and 1219 over the past several years. The school's performance on standardized tests is generally below the state and district averages, with only 36.9% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 24.2% in mathematics, compared to 41.2% and 28.4% statewide, respectively. However, the school's performance on the Illinois Science Assessment (ISA) is stronger, with 56.2% of students proficient or better, higher than the state and district averages. The school serves a diverse student population, with a significant percentage of Hispanic and English Language Learner students, as well as a relatively high proportion of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Interestingly, Elmwood Elementary School, another Elmwood Park CUSD 401 school located just 0.65 miles away, outperforms John Mills Elementary School on several key metrics, including student proficiency in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Additionally, Willard Elementary School, a River Forest School District 90 school located 1.98 miles away, is a high-performing school, with significantly higher student proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to John Mills Elementary and the state. The school's concerning trend of increasing chronic absenteeism, from 5.8% to 26.2% over the past few years, may be impacting its overall academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2824 N 76th Ave
       Elmwood Park, IL  60707-1438


(708) 452-3560

District: Elmwood Park CUSD 401

SchoolDigger Rank:
927th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,877 Help


Students who attend John Mills Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Elm Middle School
High:    Elmwood Park High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  658

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
63.8%
White:
29.9%
African American:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details John Mills Elementary School ranks better than 55.2% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.42. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at John Mills Elementary School is $15,877.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

John Mills Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks John Mills Elementary School 927th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See John Mills Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Elmwood Park CUSD 401:

SchoolDigger ranks Elmwood Park CUSD 401 370th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for John Mills Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at John Mills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 64.29 879th 2020 56.5%
2004 55.78 1103rd 2030 45.7%
2005 55.12 1118th 2022 44.7%
2006 56.29 1163rd 2086 44.2%
2007 59.47 1049th 2095 49.9%
2008 56.17 1129th 2092 46.0%
2009 52.74 1218th 2120 42.5%
2010 47.77 1335th 2139 37.6%
2011 56.58 1138th 2147 47.0%
2012 50.39 1293rd 2166 40.3%
2013 44.91 1284th 2167 40.7%
2014 42.99 1263rd 2093 39.7%
2015 27.92 1478th 2052 28.0%
2016 41.21 1146th 2046 44.0%
2017 42.65 1103rd 2044 46.0%
2018 34.75 1303rd 2037 36.0%
2019 39.45 1209th 2086 42.0%
2021 33.34 1219th 1948 37.4%
2022 55.46 833rd 2082 60.0%
2023 44.13 1084th 2077 47.8%
2024 50.42 927th 2067 55.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at John Mills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.15 254th 718 64.6%
2019 47.79 321st 743 56.8%
2021 58.19 116th 537 78.4%
2022 69.78 104th 768 86.5%
2023 64.78 160th 788 79.7%
2024 63.92 157th 826 81.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at John Mills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.61 301st 763 60.6%
2019 52.44 432nd 1194 63.8%
2021 36.86 370th 640 42.2%
2022 57.88 308th 1113 72.3%
2023 36.99 660th 1156 42.9%
2024 45.74 540th 1195 54.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at John Mills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.31 890th 1765 49.6%
2019 47.03 909th 1816 49.9%
2021 46.42 706th 1514 53.4%
2022 70.32 329th 1763 81.3%
2023 51.55 773rd 1808 57.2%
2024 51.29 771st 1793 57.0%
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Rank History for Female students at John Mills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.39 1180th 1964 39.9%
2019 43.08 1112th 2019 44.9%
2021 28.56 1174th 1680 30.1%
2022 53.72 793rd 1970 59.7%
2023 45.98 967th 1957 50.6%
2024 52.98 798th 1942 58.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at John Mills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.12 358th 907 60.5%
2024 60.86 222nd 886 74.9%
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Rank History for Male students at John Mills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.88 1309th 1972 33.6%
2019 36.22 1236th 2019 38.8%
2021 34.09 1049th 1707 38.5%
2022 55.89 773rd 1977 60.9%
2023 41.33 1086th 1984 45.3%
2024 47.09 940th 1959 52.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at John Mills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.89 670th 938 28.6%
2019 36.77 607th 955 36.4%
2021 39.16 421st 742 43.3%
2022 61.30 256th 954 73.2%
2023 53.01 374th 970 61.4%
2024 59.54 284th 959 70.4%
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Rank History for White students at John Mills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.85 978th 1463 33.2%
2019 36.59 968th 1462 33.8%
2021 33.91 905th 1308 30.8%
2022 49.17 712th 1425 50.0%
2023 33.23 992nd 1419 30.1%
2024 37.95 881st 1392 36.7%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for John Mills Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 680 2 2 24 2 n/a n/a 0 710
1990 659 1 2 31 2 n/a n/a 0 695
1991 562 0 9 56 1 n/a n/a 0 628
1992 604 0 5 76 4 n/a n/a 0 689
1993 636 1 5 87 5 n/a n/a 0 734
1994 675 1 6 94 6 n/a n/a 0 782
1995 735 2 10 85 4 n/a n/a 0 836
1996 735 2 10 85 4 n/a n/a 0 836
1997 748 3 9 64 0 n/a n/a 0 824
1998 754 3 11 92 0 n/a n/a 0 860
1999 741 2 7 119 0 n/a n/a 0 869
2000 780 2 7 144 0 n/a n/a 0 933
2001 742 1 6 153 0 n/a n/a 0 902
2002 561 1 6 150 0 n/a n/a 0 718
2003 561 1 6 150 0 n/a n/a 0 718
2004 510 3 7 176 2 n/a n/a 0 698
2005 485 0 4 168 2 n/a n/a 6 665
2006 438 2 4 179 2 n/a n/a 10 635
2007 418 4 7 191 2 n/a n/a 21 643
2008 381 6 9 187 2 n/a n/a 23 608
2009 369 6 7 213 2 n/a n/a 32 629
2010 353 7 9 225 0 n/a n/a 44 638
2011 346 10 11 288 1 0 10 0 666
2012 342 10 11 291 0 0 8 0 662
2013 322 9 9 293 1 0 7 0 641
2014 331 10 13 290 0 1 9 0 654
2015 318 12 14 296 1 0 9 0 650
2016 294 7 16 303 2 1 9 0 632
2017 270 7 15 304 3 1 6 0 606
2018 256 8 15 344 4 1 8 0 636
2019 233 6 12 348 3 1 7 0 610
2020 227 7 8 355 2 0 10 0 609
2021 210 8 15 370 1 3 4 0 611
2022 212 11 18 426 1 3 7 0 678
2023 197 17 16 420 1 1 6 0 658

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at John Mills Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 710 40.0 17.7 n/a
1990 695 40.0 17.3 n/a
1991 628 37.0 16.9 n/a
1992 689 40.5 17.0 n/a
1993 734 42.0 17.5 n/a
1994 782 37.0 21.1 n/a
1995 836 43.2 19.4 n/a
1996 836 43.2 19.4 n/a
1997 824 46.9 17.6 n/a
1998 860 46.5 18.5 n/a
1999 869 48.5 17.9 n/a
2000 933 54.0 17.3 n/a
2001 902 54.5 16.6 n/a
2002 718 45.0 16.0 22.3
2003 718 45.0 16.0 22.3
2004 698 38.5 18.1 29.4
2005 665 40.5 16.4 23.1
2006 635 34.4 18.5 32.5
2007 643 36.0 17.9 38.4
2008 608 33.0 18.4 44.4
2009 629 42.0 15.0 44.4
2010 638 40.3 15.8 50.5
2011 666 40.8 16.2 51.2
2012 662 42.3 15.6 53
2013 641 46.1 13.8 54.6
2014 654 42.0 15.5 39.1
2015 650 44.0 14.7 27.5
2016 632 45.0 14.0 53.3
2017 606 42.6 14.2 50.2
2018 636 46.0 13.8 55.5
2019 610 50.0 12.1 55.4
2020 609 47.1 12.9 55.3
2021 611 n/a n/a n/a
2022 678 52.9 12.8 26.4
2023 658 50.8 12.9 49.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio John Mills Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 710 40.0 17.7 n/a
1990 695 40.0 17.3 n/a
1991 628 37.0 16.9 n/a
1992 689 40.5 17.0 n/a
1993 734 42.0 17.5 n/a
1994 782 37.0 21.1 n/a
1995 836 43.2 19.4 n/a
1996 836 43.2 19.4 n/a
1997 824 46.9 17.6 n/a
1998 860 46.5 18.5 n/a
1999 869 48.5 17.9 n/a
2000 933 54.0 17.3 n/a
2001 902 54.5 16.6 n/a
2002 718 45.0 16.0 22.3
2003 718 45.0 16.0 22.3
2004 698 38.5 18.1 29.4
2005 665 40.5 16.4 23.1
2006 635 34.4 18.5 32.5
2007 643 36.0 17.9 38.4
2008 608 33.0 18.4 44.4
2009 629 42.0 15.0 44.4
2010 638 40.3 15.8 50.5
2011 666 40.8 16.2 51.2
2012 662 42.3 15.6 53
2013 641 46.1 13.8 54.6
2014 654 42.0 15.5 39.1
2015 650 44.0 14.7 27.5
2016 632 45.0 14.0 53.3
2017 606 42.6 14.2 50.2
2018 636 46.0 13.8 55.5
2019 610 50.0 12.1 55.4
2020 609 47.1 12.9 55.3
2021 611 n/a n/a n/a
2022 678 52.9 12.8 26.4
2023 658 50.8 12.9 49.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

John Mills Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcalPneumococcal
201598.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%19.1%99.2%98.9%
201699.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%18.2%99.4%81.4%18.2%
201799.5%99.3%99.3%99.3%14.7%99.2%99.5%14.5%
201898.9%99.2%99.2%99.2%17.0%98.9%98.9%16.8%
201999.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%20.3%99.5%99.4%20.3%
202196.1%95.6%95.6%95.6%96.3%95.0%95.8%9.4%
202297.6%97.7%97.7%97.7%98.2%97.6%97.4%14.6%
202397.2%96.8%96.8%96.8%11.0%94.5%96.8%11.0%
202498.7%99.0%99.0%99.0%98.9%98.6%98.7%12.5%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for John Mills Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $730 (5.4%) $12,784 (94.6%) $13,514
2020 $348 (2.6%) $12,787 (97.4%) $13,135
2021 $891 (6.6%) $12,608 (93.4%) $13,500
2022 $891 (6.6%) $12,608 (93.4%) $13,500
2023 $1,311 (8.8%) $13,645 (91.2%) $14,956
2024 $1,389 (8.7%) $14,488 (91.3%) $15,877

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on John Mills Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1209th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1084th of 2077 Elementary schools
 5.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (John Mills Elementary School)2527.5
 2.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Elmwood Park CUSD 401)29.131.1
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (John Mills Elementary School)26.119.5
 6.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Elmwood Park CUSD 401)39.525.8
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (John Mills Elementary School)40.539.5
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Elmwood Park CUSD 401)36.934.9
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (John Mills Elementary School)19.818.5
 1.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Elmwood Park CUSD 401)24.414.7
 9.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (John Mills Elementary School)3329.7
 3.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Elmwood Park CUSD 401)42.638.1
 4.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (John Mills Elementary School)10.19.5
 0.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Elmwood Park CUSD 401)18.912.5
 6.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (John Mills Elementary School)42.655.2
 12.6%
   5th Grade Science (Elmwood Park CUSD 401)54.449.7
 4.7%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students610658
 7.9%
African American617
 183.3%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian1216
 33.3%
Hispanic348420
 20.7%
Pacific Islander11
White233197
 15.5%
Two or More Races76
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.4%49.2%
 6.2%


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John Mills Elementary School ranks 927th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 658 students attended John Mills Elementary School.

Students who attend John Mills Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Elm Middle School
High : Elmwood Park High School

Students at John Mills Elementary School are 64% Hispanic, 30% White, 3% African American, 2% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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