Lindsay School
Tel:
(217) 546-0200
- Lindsay School serves 412 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Lindsay School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Lindsay School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Lindsay School's student population of 412 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2010) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 412 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Lindsay School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Lindsay School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #1196 out of 3672 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 32% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 5% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 26% |
| Black | 33% | 17% |
| White | 46% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 12% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 11% | 27% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Springfield 186 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lindsay School is Lawrence Education Center (3.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Benjamin Franklin Middle School (2.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Sandburg Elementary School (2.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Springfield Sandburg Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 275 students
2.0 miles
2051 Wabash Ave
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-3112 2.0 K-5 275 - Springfield Owen Marsh Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 291 students
2.3 miles
1100 Avon Dr
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-3173 2.3 PK-5 291 - Springfield Benjamin Franklin Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 788 students
2.9 miles
1200 Outer Park Dr
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-3006 2.9 6-8 788 - Springfield Butler Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 406 students
3.2 miles
1701 S Macarthur
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-3189 3.2 K-5 406 - Springfield U S Grant Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 572 students
3.2 miles
1800 W Monroe St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3170 3.2 6-8 572
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