Serving 204 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Edwin A Lee 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Edwin A Lee Elementary School serves the southern part of Springfield, IL, covering an attendance area of approximately 2.3 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 3.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Edwin A Lee Elementary School's student population of 204 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
204 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Edwin A Lee Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edwin A Lee Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3352 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Hispanic
2%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Black
54%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
White
29%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Two or more races
14%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Graduation Rate
(17-18)<50%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.4%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edwin A Lee Elementary School's ranking?
Edwin A Lee Elementary School is ranked #3352 out of 3,542 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 27% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Edwin A Lee Elementary School?
The graduation rate of Edwin A Lee Elementary School is 50%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Edwin A Lee Elementary School?
204 students attend Edwin A Lee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Edwin A Lee Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edwin A Lee Elementary School?
Edwin A Lee Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Edwin A Lee Elementary School offer ?
Edwin A Lee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Edwin A Lee Elementary School part of?
Edwin A Lee Elementary School is part of Springfield SD 186 School District.
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