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4 schools in Mount Prospect SD 57

Illinois · 2,105 students · 1 city

For a Illinois district, Mount Prospect SD 57 runs a compact public-school system: 4 schools and roughly 2,105 students (3 elementary and 1 middle).

4-year change in Mount Prospect SD 57

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,105
-194 (-8%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Mount Prospect SD 57 ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn IllinoisIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
2,105#181 of 508#4,273 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
4#239 of 508N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
13.5:1#297 of 506#3,765 of 9,044
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
46.5%#177 of 341#3,371 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Mount Prospect SD 57

Since 2017-18, the 4 district schools that reported both years went from 2,312 to 2,105 students (down 9%) and from 146 to 157 full-time teachers (up 8%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Lincoln Middle SchoolMt ProspectMiddle06-08784
Fairview Elem SchoolMt ProspectElementary02-05463
Lions Park Elem SchoolMt ProspectElementary02-05458
Westbrook Early Learning CntrMt ProspectElementaryPK-01400

About Mount Prospect SD 57

As a thinly populated district in Illinois, Mount Prospect SD 57 serves 2,105 students across 4 schools.

On the school-mix side, Mount Prospect SD 57 spans 3 elementary and 1 middle.

Average enrollment per school in Mount Prospect SD 57 is about 526, above the Illinois average of roughly 480.

Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,105 students, fell 8% from the 2,299 reported in SY 2020-21.

On this page, the community for Mount Prospect SD 57 discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Mount Prospect SD 57?
Mount Prospect SD 57 operates 4 public K-12 schools in Illinois, serving approximately 2,105 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Mount Prospect SD 57?
Mount Prospect SD 57 includes 3 elementary schools and 1 middle school.
What is the largest school in Mount Prospect SD 57?
Lincoln Middle School is the largest public school in Mount Prospect SD 57 by enrollment, with approximately 784 students.
What grade levels does Mount Prospect SD 57 serve?
Mount Prospect SD 57 serves students from pre-K through grade 8 across 4 schools.