Serving 517 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lakewood Falls Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 517 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lakewood Falls Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Lakewood Falls Elementary School's student population of 517 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
517 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lakewood Falls Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakewood Falls Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2421 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
38%
27%
Black
20%
17%
White
31%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakewood Falls Elementary School's ranking?
Lakewood Falls Elementary School is ranked #2421 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Lakewood Falls Elementary School often compared to?
Lakewood Falls Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Creekside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Lakewood Falls Elementary School?
517 students attend Lakewood Falls Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Lakewood Falls Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakewood Falls Elementary School?
Lakewood Falls Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lakewood Falls Elementary School offer ?
Lakewood Falls Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lakewood Falls Elementary School part of?
Lakewood Falls Elementary School is part of Plainfield SD 202 School District.
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