Serving 193 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Lorenzo R Smith 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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-8
- Enrollment: 193 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lorenzo R Smith Elementary School serves an attendance zone that encompasses the entire school district in Pembroke Township, IL, covering approximately 45 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 6.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lorenzo R Smith Elementary School's student population of 193 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
193 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lorenzo R Smith 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 Lorenzo R Smith 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
#3040 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
39%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
46%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.3%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lorenzo R Smith Elementary School's ranking?
Lorenzo R Smith Elementary School is ranked #3040 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 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Lorenzo R Smith Elementary School?
193 students attend Lorenzo R Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Lorenzo R Smith Elementary School students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lorenzo R Smith Elementary School?
Lorenzo R Smith Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lorenzo R Smith Elementary School offer ?
Lorenzo R Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Lorenzo R Smith Elementary School part of?
Lorenzo R Smith Elementary School is part of Pembroke CCSD 259 School District.
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