Western Springs Community Guide
Community Overview
Western Springs is a village of about 12,000 16 miles west of downtown Chicago. The town is primarily residential with a downtown shopping district. Recreational opportunities include the Park District's programs, a community center at the 150-year old Gray School House, and the facilities of the Bemis Woods Forest Preserve. Grade-school-aged children attend district 101 and 106 schools. Secondary students go to Lyons Township High Schools, district 204. (See below for details on schools).
Transportation needs are served by area highways (I-55/Stevenson Expwy., I-290/Eisenhower Expwy., I-294/Tri-State Tollway), and major local roads (Wolf Rd., Ogden Ave.). Commuter service to downtown is provided by the Burlington Northern Line (BN) in LaGrange. Travel time to the downtown Chicago station is about 30 minutes. Local bus service is available from PACE. The RTA Travel Info. Number is 1-800-972-7000.
Important Phone Numbers:
Village Hall: 708-246-1800 NICOR: 708-547-6400
Commonwealth Edison: 1-800-334-7661 Ameritech (Phone): 1-800-942-8163
Fire Dept. For emergencies, 911. Otherwise, 708-246-1800
Police Dept.: 911 for emergencies. Otherwise, 708-246-8540
Public Library: 800 Chestnut Ave. 708-246-0520
Loyola University Medical Center: 708-216-9000 Hinsdale Hospital: 630-887-2400
La Grange Memorial Hospital: 708-352-1200 Oak Park Hospital: 708-383-9300
Web Site Addresses: http://shoga.wwa.com/%7Ewsprings/index.htm
Lyons Township District 204 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.
Lyons Township District 204
100 S. Brainard Ave.
LaGrange, IL 60525
708-579-6300
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: English as a Second Language (ESL), Sports, Extra-Curricular Activities, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Summer School, Counseling, Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Special Education, Tutoring, Foreign Language, Computer Literacy.
Academic Performance: IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Table below.
Accreditation: Yes. Regional Accrediting Agency.
Features: Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area, Gym(s), Swimming Pool, Library, Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Outdoor Stadium/Arena, Auditorium/Stage, Cafeteria, Science Labs.
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Vocational Education, Special Education, Library, Guidance, Social Work, Nurse.
Curriculum: Basic Math, Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, Trigonometry, Everyday Math, Computer Science AP, Computer Programming BASIC, Computer Programming PASCAL, Discrete Math, Journalism, Creative Writing, American & World History, Civics, Sociology, Psychology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Food Science, Environmental Science, Spanish, French, German, Latin, Italian, Band, Chorus, Orchestra, Art, P.E.
Elective Courses: Computer Science AP, Computer Programming BASIC, Computer Programming PASCAL, Discrete Math, Journalism, Creative Writing, Literature (English, World, American), Radio/T.V. Arts, Newspaper, Yearbook, WLTL: Radio Management, Theatre Arts, Improvisation/Mime, Repertory Theater, Stagecraft, Speech, Stage Design & Lighting, Sociology, Psychology, Economics, Global Relations, Current Events, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Food Science, Environmental Science, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Latin, Band, Chorus, Orchestra, Typing/Word Processing, Accounting/Bookkeeping, Automotive, Carpentry, Drafting, Welding, Aviation Technology, Fashion Merchandising, Food & Nutrition, Child Development, Clothing & Textiles, Homes & Interiors, Drawing, Painting, Sculpting, Photography, Film Art, Commercial Design, Contemporary Fabric Design, Exploring the Visual Arts, Jewelry, Computer Science.
Honors/AP Courses: Math, Science, English, History, Foreign Language, Art History, Music Theory, Social Science.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.
Special Needs: Mildly/Moderately Retarded students. Counseling, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Tutoring, Speech Therapy provided.
Extracurricular: Sports, Theater/Drama, Orchestra, Band, Chorus, School Clubs.
Web Site Address: http://www.gsh.org/schools/USA/IL/LTH4842/default.htm
District Schools:
Lyons Township North
. 100 S. Brainard Ave., LaGrange, IL 60525, 708-579-6300.Lyons Township South. 4900 S. Willow Springs Rd., LaGrange, IL 60525, 708-579-6300.
School System Statistics
School Name |
Grade Levels |
Enrollment - School/District |
Number of teachers (district) |
District % teachers with Bach. Degree only |
District % teachers with Master's & above Degree |
District Average - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
|
Lyons Township High |
9-12 |
3,061 |
3,061 |
196 |
20.1% |
79.9% |
17:1 |
$13,042 |
IGAP Scores - 10th. Grade Reading-Writing-Math; 11th. Grade Science-Social Studies
Lyons Township. High School District 204 |
IGAP Scores - Grade 10 |
IGAP Scores - Grade 11 |
Graduation Rate |
ACT Composite |
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Subjects |
Reading |
Math |
Writing |
Science |
Social Studies |
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Statewide Averages |
228 |
264 |
26.2 |
263 |
249 |
81.8% |
21.5 |
District Averages |
267 |
318 |
27.7 |
281 |
300 |
85.9% |
23.7 |
School Averages |
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Lyons Township High |
267 |
318 |
27.7 |
281 |
300 |
85.9% |
23.7 |
Western Springs School District 101 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.
Western Springs School District 101
4335 Howard Ave.
Western Springs, IL 60558
708-246-3700
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: Computer Literacy, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Foreign Language (Grades 7-8), Band (Grades 4-8), Orchestra (Grades 4-8), Gifted Program (Grades 1-8), Special Education (LaGrange Area Dept. of Special Education, & DuPage West Cook Regional Cooperative), Hot Lunch Program, PTA, Extra-Curricular Activities, English as a Second Language (ESL) - Field Park School.
Features: Music Room/Area, Computers/Computer Lab(s), Gym, Library, Cafeteria, Art Room/Area.
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Gifted/Talented, Special Education.
Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Foreign Language, Library.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.
Special Needs: Gifted/Talented students.
Extracurricular: Orchestra, Band, Chorus.
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Tables below.
District Schools:
McClure Junior High. 4225 Wolf Rd., Western Springs, IL 60558, 708-246-7590.
Field Park Elementary. 4335 Howard Ave., Western Springs, IL 60558, 708-246-7675.
Forest Hills Elementary. 5020 Central Ave., Western Springs, IL 60558, 708-246-7678.
John Laidlaw Elementary. 4072 Forest Ave., Western Springs, IL 60558, 708-246-7673.
School System Statistics
School Name |
Grade Levels |
Enrollment - School/District |
Number of teachers (district) |
District % teachers with Bach. Degree only |
District % teachers with Master's & above Degree |
District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
|
McClure Junior High |
6-8 |
335 |
1,186 |
74 |
53.1% |
46.9% |
18.3:1 |
$5,571 |
Field Park Elementary |
PK-5 |
233 |
1,186 |
74 |
53.1% |
46.9% |
18.3:1 |
$5,571 |
Forest Hills Elementary |
K-5 |
281 |
1,186 |
74 |
53.1% |
46.9% |
18.3:1 |
$5,571 |
John Laidlaw Elementary |
K-5 |
337 |
1,186 |
74 |
53.1% |
46.9% |
18.3:1 |
$5,571 |
IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades
Western Springs Elementary School District 101 |
IGAP Scores - Science |
IGAP Scores - Social Studies |
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Grades |
4 |
7 |
4 |
7 |
Statewide Averages |
251 |
260 |
269 |
261 |
District Averages |
344 |
303 |
360 |
341 |
School Averages |
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McClure Junior High |
N/A |
303 |
N/A |
341 |
Field Park Elementary |
359 |
N/A |
373 |
N/A |
Forest Hills Elementary |
341 |
N/A |
363 |
N/A |
John Laidlaw Elementary |
335 |
N/A |
348 |
N/A |
IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades
Western Springs Elementary School District 84-5 |
IGAP Scores - Reading |
IGAP Scores - Math |
IGAP Scores - Writing |
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Grades |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
Statewide Averages |
246 |
248 |
237 |
287 |
282 |
290 |
18.7 |
22.6 |
24.5 |
District Averages |
349 |
317 |
305 |
382 |
354 |
391 |
21.1 |
25.7 |
27.2 |
School Averages |
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McClure Junior High |
N/A |
317 |
305 |
N/A |
354 |
391 |
N/A |
25.7 |
27.2 |
Field Park Elementary |
374 |
N/A |
N/A |
419 |
N/A |
N/A |
21.2 |
N/A |
N/A |
Forest Hills Elementary |
327 |
N/A |
N/A |
349 |
N/A |
N/A |
20.8 |
N/A |
N/A |
John Laidlaw Elementary |
353 |
N/A |
N/A |
388 |
N/A |
N/A |
21.3 |
N/A |
N/A |
Private Schools
Editor's Note
: Annual tuition quoted in this table is for one child, Full-day Kindergarten (if available)/Grades 1-8 for Elementary Schools and Grades 9-12 for High Schools. For Catholic Schools, annual tuition quoted is for parishioners. For other denominations, annual tuition quoted is for members (whenever there is a difference between member/nonmember tuition). Any school with an asterisk (*) offers before- and/or after-school care. While we make a reasonable effort to maintain accuracy, we don't guarantee that all information is correct.
Name |
Address |
Phone |
Grade Levels |
Tuition |
St. John of the Cross School |
701 51st. St. |
708-246-4454 |
K - 8th. |
$1550 |
Child Care & Preschool Programs
Editor's Note
: Tuition quoted is the weekly rate for full-time care. Codes in parenthesis: I for Infant, T for Toddler, 2 for Age 2, P for Preschool (Ages 2-5 or 3-5), K for Kindergarten, SA for school-age. For part-time preschool programs (2, 3, or 5 mornings or afternoons per week), the tuition quoted is monthly, with 2x, 3x, or 5x in parenthesis to indicate the number of days per week for each program. While we make a reasonable effort to maintain accuracy, we don't guarantee that all information is correct. For any categories that are blank, please call the center for that information.
Name |
Address |
Phone |
Ages Enrolled |
Hours |
Tuition |
Grand Avenue Preschool & Day Care |
4211 Grand Ave. |
708-246-2270 |
3 to 10 |
7:00 - 6:00 |
$110 (P), $30-$50 (SA) |
First Congregational Church Nursery School |
1106 Chestnut St. |
708-246-1901 |
3 to 5 |
9:00 - 3:30 |
$55 (3x), $85 (5x). Member rates, nonmembers add $10 |
Montessori School of Western Springs |
4601 Franklin |
708-246-9696 |
3 to 6 |
7:00 - 6:00 |
$120 |
Western Springs Village Child Care |
4601 Franklin Ave. |
708-246-3488 |
6 months to 5 |
7:00 - 6:00 |
$175 (I), $140 (T), $130 (2), $120 (P) |
Recreation
Western Springs Recreation Department
4601 Franklin Ave.
Western Springs, IL 60558
708-246-4225
Equipment/Physical Features
: Outdoor Playground(s), Sports Fields, Tennis Court(s), Ice Rink(s), Gym(s).Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Arts & Crafts, Music, Instrumental and Vocal Lessons, Reading/Stories, Cooking, Gymnastics, Fitness, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Cheerleading/PomPon, Ice Skating, Tennis, Hockey, Science, Computers, Nature, Dance, Theater, Baseball.
Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Ice Skating, Tennis, Volleyball, Basketball, Golf, Bridge, Cross-Country Skiing, Fitness, Horseback Riding, Karate, Dance, Instrumental and Vocal Lessons.
Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Fitness, Seniors Group, Trips, Card Games.
Special Needs: Physically Handicapped, Developmentally Delayed, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired, Member of Southeast Association for Special Parks and Recreation (SEASPAR), 708-960-1144.
Special Services: Adapted Materials, Remedial Help, Adapted Equipment.
Other Services: Child Care, Winter Holiday Day Camp, Preschool, Summer Day Camp.