At a glance
Reported students
345
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.97
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
45th percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
345
The Lane Elem School: 345 reported students.
State peer staffing position
38th percentile
12.3:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 328
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.5:1
What the reported data says about The Lane Elem School
The Lane Elem School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Hinsdale. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Hinsdale CCSD 181. NCES reports 345 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 45th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.3:1, close to the Illinois median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (73%) and Asian (12.2%). English learners represent 3.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking The Lane Elem School
- 1How do the reported 12.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.97 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.8%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White73%
- Hispanic7%
- Black0.6%
- Asian12.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Hinsdale CCSD 181
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Monroe Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
325 reported students
Madison Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
367 reported students
Prospect Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
302 reported students
Walker School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
299 reported students
Elm Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
287 reported students
Oak Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
446 reported students
Public schools near The Lane Elem School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe Elem School Elementary · Hinsdale CCSD 181 | KG–05 | 325 | 0.8 mi |
| John Laidlaw Elem School Elementary · Western Springs SD 101 | KG–05 | 380 | 0.8 mi |
| Madison Elem School Elementary · Hinsdale CCSD 181 | KG–05 | 367 | 1.3 mi |
| Forest Hills Elem School Elementary · Western Springs SD 101 | PK–05 | 289 | 1.3 mi |
| Field Park Elem School Elementary · Western Springs SD 101 | KG–05 | 278 | 1.5 mi |
| Oak Elem School Elementary · Hinsdale CCSD 181 | PK–05 | 446 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about The Lane Elem School
What grades does The Lane Elem School serve?
The Lane Elem School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Hinsdale CCSD 181.
How many students attend The Lane Elem School?
The Lane Elem School reported 345 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 45th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 328 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at The Lane Elem School?
The calculated ratio is 12.3:1, based on 345 students and 27.97 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is The Lane Elem School a public, charter, or magnet school?
The Lane Elem School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hinsdale CCSD 181 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is The Lane Elem School in?
The Lane Elem School is part of Hinsdale CCSD 181, based in Hinsdale, IL, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near The Lane Elem School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Monroe Elem School (0.8 mi), John Laidlaw Elem School (0.8 mi), Madison Elem School (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.