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| Metric | Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204 | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 25,687 | 3,700 | ↑ Larger than avg |
| Number of Schools | 33 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $15,583/yr | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | Public School District | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 10/10 — Excellent | — | Above average |
| District | Rating | Percentile | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204 (this district) | 10/10 | 90th | 25,687 |
| Oswego Community Unit School District 308 | 7/10 | 62nd | 16,940 |
| Aurora East Unit School District 131 | 1/10 | 6th | 12,619 |
| Aurora West Unit School District 129 | 2/10 | 19th | 11,211 |
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Ranked against 763 rated districts in IL → 90th percentile → 10/10.
Source: Illinois State Board of Education IAR, grades 3–8 ELA & Math Proficiency Rate, 2023–24 school year. Full methodology →
About Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204
Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204 is the public school district assigned to zip code 60504 in Indian Prairie, Illinois. Serving students from Pre-K – 12th, this district is the primary public education system for families living in and around zip code 60504. The sections below cover the district’s resources, scale, rating, and everything families need to know about enrollment and school assignment.
Funding and Resources
Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204 spent $15,583 per student in the 2019–20 school year (U.S. Dept. of Education CCD finance data), 9% below Illinois’s statewide $17,100 estimate.
District Scale and Program Breadth
With 33 schools, Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204 operates as a very large district serving students from Pre-K – 12th. Very large districts are complex systems with significant variation in school quality across attendance zones. They typically offer extensive programs — magnet schools, specialized high schools, dual-language tracks, advanced coursework — but navigating these options requires active engagement with the district.
Understanding the 10/10 Rating
Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204 has earned an overall SchoolDistrictFinder rating of 10/10, placing it in the top-tier tier. Our ratings are based on state assessment results — the share of students scoring proficient or above in reading and math, as reported in Illinois’ IAR (Illinois Assessment of Readiness) grades 3–8 ELA & Math assessments (2023–24 school year). We average each district’s reading and math proficiency, then rank it against other districts in the same state to produce a 1–10 score. Because Illinois is compared only against itself, the rating reflects how this district performs relative to its in-state peers.
Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204 ranks among the highest-performing public school districts in Illinois on state assessments, with reading and math proficiency rates in roughly the top 10–20% statewide. Homes in and around zip code 60504 often carry a measurable premium relative to neighboring areas served by lower-rated districts. Families moving here for academic strength will find a district whose students test well above the state norm. Even within top-rated districts, individual school performance varies — confirm your specific school assignments directly with the district.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 60504
Children in zip code 60504 are assigned to Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204 for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 60504, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204 at (630)375-3000 or visit the district’s official website. Typical enrollment documents include proof of residency (lease or deed plus a utility bill), your child’s birth certificate, current immunization records, and prior school records. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Illinois districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Indian Prairie
School district quality is one of the most consistent factors in residential home pricing. Because Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204 serves zip code 60504, homes in and around zip code 60504 often carry a measurable premium over comparable properties in adjacent lower-rated districts. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Illinois, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204 programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 60504.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204 before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 60504 data.