Mount Prospect School District 57

Name

Mount Prospect School District 57

Legal name

Mount Prospect School District 57

Website

https://d57.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-8 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC), Head Start & Public Pre-K Programs (EDACABAK)

Keywords

• Public school district
• K-8 education
• Elementary education
• Special education services
• Student support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mount Prospect

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Primary funding source from local property taxes assessed on real estate within district boundaries. District emphasizes being one of the most fiscally conservative districts in the region.
2. State Funding: Illinois State Board of Education funding based on student enrollment and various categorical grants.
3. Federal Grants: Federal funding including ESSER (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) funds for specific initiatives.
4. Student Fees: Fees for curriculum, supplies, transportation, extracurricular activities, lunch program, summer school, preschool, and child care services. All fees reviewed and approved annually by Board of Education.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Mount Prospect School District 57 is a public K-8 school district operating four schools (Westbrook School for Young Learners, Fairview Elementary, Lions Park Elementary, and Lincoln Middle School) serving approximately 2,500 students from Pre-K through Grade 8. The district delivers standard academic curricula aligned to Illinois standards, social-emotional learning through the Second Step program, Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), special education services, English Language Learning (ELL), a 1:1 technology program, before/after school child care (Kids' Corner), and Circle of Friends Preschool. The district is currently implementing full-day kindergarten by 2027-2028 in compliance with Illinois HB2396 and constructing a new Lincoln Middle School under the Building Brighter Futures initiative.

Product overview

Mount Prospect School District 57 is a public school district offering a unified portfolio of educational services across four schools: three elementary schools (Westbrook School for Young Learners, Fairview Elementary, Lions Park Elementary) serving grades K-5, and Lincoln Middle School serving grades 6-8. The district's core educational products include full-day kindergarten (being implemented by 2027-28 to meet state mandate), comprehensive curriculum aligned with Common Core standards, Social-Emotional Learning through the Second Step program, Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) with three tiers of intervention, special education services, and English Language Learning. Infrastructure includes a 1:1 technology program with GoGuardian monitoring, and ancillary services include before/after school child care (Kids' Corner) and Circle of Friends Preschool. The district operates under a Building Brighter Futures initiative addressing facilities improvements and full-day kindergarten implementation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Westbrook School for Young Learners: Elementary school serving young learners and half-day kindergarten program, transitioning to full-day kindergarten by 2027-2028
• Fairview Elementary
• Lions Park Elementary
• Lincoln Middle School
• Circle of Friends Pre-School
• Kids' Corner Child Care

Products and services

• Westbrook School for Young Learners

Quantifiable outcome

• Two schools rated 'exemplary' and two rated 'commendable' by Illinois State Board of Education; student achievement consistently above state average with growth every year
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, standard and minor.

• High School District 214coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose partnership to ensure District 57 graduates are prepared for high school. District works closely with High School District 214 on curriculum alignment and student transition preparation. Students actively involved in principal advisory councils and serving as student board members.
• Dr. Mary Gorr (Superintendent)coreOthersDr. Mary Gorr serves as Superintendent, leading the district through Strategic Plan 23-28 and Building Brighter Futures initiative including new Lincoln Middle School construction and full-day kindergarten implementation.
• Candor Health EducationstandardImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNon-profit partner provides age-appropriate health and sex education programming for grades 5, 6, and 8 including puberty education, human reproduction, and teen sexual health. Families receive advance notification and opt-out opportunity.
• STR ArchitectscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitecture firm completed comprehensive 10-Year Facilities Master Plan with $21.3 million in recommendations. Firm collected input from specialists in mechanical, plumbing, electrical systems, civil engineering, demographics, roofing, and building security.
• Mount Prospect Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool safety partnership including monthly beat officers assigned to each school, Sergeant meetings with principals at year start/end, joint safety drills, and coordination on crisis response. Officers conduct regular tests of school access systems.
• Citizens Finance Advisory CommitteecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvisory committee made up of parents, community members, and former students with financial backgrounds who actively work with district staff and Board to ensure responsible spending. Part of district's commitment to fiscal transparency and accountability.
• Green & AssociatesstandardImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSecurity consulting firm conducted comprehensive safety audit in 2021/2022. District using audit findings to seek competitive bids for recommended security improvement projects.
• Mount Prospect Public LibrarystandardStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner where District 57 hosts booths at library events including Preschool and Child Care Information Night. Library located at 10 S. Emerson St., Mount Prospect.
• Mount Prospect Park DistrictstandardStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner organization. Referenced as community resource and partner in providing services to district families.
• District 57 Education FoundationstandardGTM or Marketing PartnerNon-profit foundation supporting educational programs and initiatives in District 57 schools. Website: 57edfoundation.org
• Mount Prospect Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business organization partner providing community connections and resources for district families and events.
• District Equity Leadership Team (DELT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommittee consisting of community members and staff developed equity priorities and glossary of terms. Team meets regularly to review progress on equity initiatives identified through districtwide equity audit.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Wheeling Community Consolidated School District 21: K-8 public school district serving Wheeling and portions of neighboring suburbs. Comparable on grade span, ELL program offerings, and feeder relationship with HSD 214; frequently cited in District 57's peer-district class-size comparisons.
• Palatine Community Consolidated School District 15: K-8 public school district serving Palatine and surrounding areas, adjacent to Mount Prospect. Comparable on grade span, Illinois state accountability framework, and feeder pipeline into HSD 214, and is a frequent comparison point referenced in District 57 communications.
• Prospect Heights School District 23: Small K-8 public school district serving Prospect Heights, immediately adjacent to Mount Prospect. Comparable in scale (~2 schools), grade span, and suburban Cook County funding model; useful peer for small-district operational benchmarking.
• Township High School District 214: Public high school district serving multiple feeder K-8 districts including District 57. Comparable as a strategic partner and accountability peer; District 57's close curriculum alignment and student-transition work makes HSD 214 the most relevant peer for outcomes continuity.
• Arlington Heights School District 25: K-8 public school district serving Arlington Heights, immediately adjacent to Mount Prospect. Highly comparable on grade span (PK-8), suburban Cook County demographics, property-tax funding model, and feeder relationship with Township HSD 214, making it the closest peer for benchmarking academic outcomes and operations.
• Park Ridge-Niles School District 64: K-8 public school district serving Park Ridge and Niles, adjacent to the Mount Prospect region. Comparable on grade span, property-tax funding model, and feeder into Maine Township HSD 207, with similar fiscal-conservative operating posture.
• River Trails School District 26: Small K-8 public school district serving Mount Prospect and Prospect Heights portions. Closely comparable as a co-located peer within Mount Prospect's boundary footprint, sharing the same Township HSD 214 feeder pipeline and similar demographic mix.
• Des Plaines School District 62: K-8 public school district serving Des Plaines, directly adjacent to Mount Prospect. Comparable in grade span, suburban Cook County property-tax funding, and ELL/MTSS program structure, making it a natural peer for enrollment and program benchmarking.
• Glenview School District 34: K-8 public school district serving Glenview in northern Cook County. Comparable in grade span, suburban demographics, ELL/MTSS programming, and facilities-master-planning maturity, often cited as a higher-performing peer benchmark for academic outcomes.
• Buffalo Grove School District 102: K-8 public school district serving Buffalo Grove and portions of Long Grove, adjacent to Mount Prospect's broader region. Comparable in grade span, property-tax funding, and HSD 214 feeder relationship, with similar mid-size suburban district structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mount-prospect-school-district-57
• Instagraminstagram.com/mpdist57

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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