Serving 163 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Laketown Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 163 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Laketown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Laketown Elementary School's student population of 163 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
163 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Laketown 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 Laketown Elementary School is 0.64, 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
#2177 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
27%
Black
42%
17%
White
41%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
24%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laketown Elementary School's ranking?
Laketown Elementary School is ranked #2177 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Laketown Elementary School?
163 students attend Laketown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Laketown Elementary School students are Black, 41% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laketown Elementary School?
Laketown Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Laketown Elementary School offer ?
Laketown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Laketown Elementary School part of?
Laketown Elementary School is part of Springfield SD 186 School District.
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