Lester Crawl Primary Center serves 135 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 135 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Attendance Zone: Lester Crawl Primary Center's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Lansing, IL, covering approximately 5.4 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lester Crawl Primary Center's student population of 135 students has grown by 68% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
135 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Putting the Children First with a Commitment to Continuous Improvement!
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lester Crawl Primary Center is 0.54, 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
14:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
28%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
62%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Lester Crawl Primary Center?
135 students attend Lester Crawl Primary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Lester Crawl Primary Center students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lester Crawl Primary Center?
Lester Crawl Primary Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lester Crawl Primary Center offer ?
Lester Crawl Primary Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Lester Crawl Primary Center part of?
Lester Crawl Primary Center is part of Lansing SD 158 School District.
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