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The Lane Elem School

500 N Elm St, Hinsdale, IL 60521 · (630) 861-4500 · DuPage County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL345 STUDENTS
Enrollment
345
Elementary
DISTRICT 339 · STATE 381
Student : Teacher
12.3:1
28 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.8:1 · STATE 13.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
STATE 56%
Community
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0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
3
Kindergarten
49
Grade 1
59
Grade 2
63
Grade 3
52
Grade 4
64
Grade 5
55
Student demographics
White
25273%
DISTRICT 66% · STATE 45%
Hispanic
247%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 29%
Black
21%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 16%
Asian
4212%
DISTRICT 18% · STATE 6%
Two+
257%
DISTRICT 9% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
18152%
Female
16448%

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Test scores

IAR + ISA 2024-25 . % Proficient (Levels 4-5)
English Language Arts
91.7%
IL avg 51.0% . +13.5pp since 2023
Math
87.6%
IL avg 37.9% . +14.0pp since 2023
Source: IAR + ISA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
345
+15 (+5%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.3:1
was 11.7:1
% White
73%
was 67%
% Hispanic
7%
was 8%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
12%
was 17%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About The Lane Elem School

As a mid-tier elementary campus in Hinsdale, Illinois, The Lane Elem School caters to 345 students from grades K through 5, run under Hinsdale CCSD 181.

Hinsdale CCSD 181 runs 9 schools in total, collectively educating 3,574 students. The Lane Elem School is one of those campuses.

Looking at the student body, The Lane Elem School lists that the largest single group is White, at 73% of enrollment; the rest consists of 12% Asian, 7% multiracial, 7% Hispanic. The wider county runs roughly 65% White, putting the school's mix noticeably more White than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The Lane Elem School shows 28 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 12.3:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 13.9:1, putting The Lane Elem School tighter than the state norm the norm.

Around the school, DuPage County reports that the typical household earns roughly $112,096 per year, roughly 52% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 5%. Across DuPage County's 277 public schools (combined enrollment of about 138,557 students), The Lane Elem School is one campus in the mix.

Hinsdale Middle School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.8 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around The Lane Elem School.

The school occupies an outer-ring site.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count rose 5%: 330 students in 2018 compared to 345 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share expanded from 67% to 73%.

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DuPage County at a glance

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Population
930,024
Census ACS
Median income
$112,096
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
52%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
277
138,557 students

Quick facts

School name
The Lane Elem School
District
Hinsdale CCSD 181
Address
500 N Elm St, Hinsdale, IL 60521
Phone
(630) 861-4500
County
DuPage County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–05
Total enrollment
345
Teachers (FTE)
28
Student–teacher ratio
12.3:1
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
171929002220
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About The Lane Elem School
How large is The Lane Elem School?
The Lane Elem School enrolls approximately 345 students in grades KG-05.
What grades does The Lane Elem School serve?
The Lane Elem School serves grades KG-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Lane Elem School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at The Lane Elem School is approximately 12.3:1 (28 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at The Lane Elem School?
Student demographics at The Lane Elem School are roughly 73% White, 7% Hispanic, 1% Black, 12% Asian, 7% Two or more.
What district is The Lane Elem School in?
The Lane Elem School is part of Hinsdale CCSD 181.
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