Serving 196 students in grades Prekindergarten-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 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 196 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edwin A Lee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Edwin A Lee Elementary School's student population of 196 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
196 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1905
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 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3352 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
5%
28%
Black
59%
17%
White
26%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
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 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?
196 students attend Edwin A Lee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Edwin A Lee Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% 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 9:1, 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 Prekindergarten-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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