Serving 367 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Lotus 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lotus School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Lotus School's student population of 367 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
367 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lotus 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 Lotus School is 0.56, which is less 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
#3321 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
29%
27%
Black
4%
17%
White
60%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 Lotus School's ranking?
Lotus School is ranked #3321 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Lotus School?
367 students attend Lotus School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Lotus School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lotus School?
Lotus School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lotus School offer ?
Lotus School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Lotus School part of?
Lotus School is part of Fox Lake Gsd 114 School District.
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