Serving 345 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Lotus School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 345 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lotus School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Spring Grove, IL, covering approximately 8.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lotus School's student population of 345 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
345 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1907
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lotus 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 Lotus School is 0.55, 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
#1807 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
35%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
57%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.7%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 24-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
What is Lotus School's ranking?
Lotus School is ranked #1807 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Lotus School often compared to?
Lotus Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harrison Elementary School, Horizon Elementary School, Hillcrest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Lotus School?
345 students attend Lotus School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Lotus School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lotus School?
Lotus School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lotus School offer ?
Lotus School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Lotus School part of?
Lotus School is part of Fox Lake Gsd 114 School District.
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