Laura B Sprague School serves 543 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 543 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Laura B Sprague School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Laura B Sprague School's student population of 543 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
543 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
The diversity score of Laura B Sprague School is 0.63, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
43%
6%
Hispanic
4%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
43%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
1%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Laura B Sprague School often compared to?
Laura B Sprague Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Half Day School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Laura B Sprague School?
543 students attend Laura B Sprague School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Laura B Sprague School students are Asian, 43% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Laura B Sprague School?
Laura B Sprague School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Laura B Sprague School offer ?
Laura B Sprague School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Laura B Sprague School part of?
Laura B Sprague School is part of Lincolnshire-Prairieview SD 103 School District.
School Reviews
5 9/27/2010
My children have attended 4 separate grade schools systems due to relocation. Laura Sprague was the best because it is a perfect mixture of quality academic programs and music, art and sports and caring for the child as an individual.
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