Serving 378 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lewis Lemon 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 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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-5
- Enrollment: 378 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lewis Lemon Elementary serves the northwest part of Rockford, IL, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Families in the attendance zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge being about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lewis Lemon Elementary School's student population of 378 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
378 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 32-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lewis Lemon 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 Lewis Lemon Elementary 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.
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)
11-19%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Hispanic
28%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Black
53%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
White
10%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Two or more races
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)78.3%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
2%
Showing 2005–2015. View full 14-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lewis Lemon Elementary School's ranking?
Lewis Lemon Elementary School is ranked #3352 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Lewis Lemon Elementary School often compared to?
Lewis Lemon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ellis Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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).
How many students attend Lewis Lemon Elementary School?
378 students attend Lewis Lemon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Lewis Lemon Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lewis Lemon Elementary School?
Lewis Lemon Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lewis Lemon Elementary School offer ?
Lewis Lemon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lewis Lemon Elementary School part of?
Lewis Lemon Elementary School is part of Rockford SD 205 School District.
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