Serving 67 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lovejoy 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (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.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 67 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lovejoy Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Lovejoy, IL, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 0.9 miles to the nearest edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 1.8 miles to its furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lovejoy Elementary School's student population of 67 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
67 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lovejoy 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 Lovejoy Elementary School is 0.00, 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
#2608 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
27%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Black
100%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1999–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lovejoy Elementary School's ranking?
Lovejoy Elementary School is ranked #2608 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Lovejoy Elementary School?
67 students attend Lovejoy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Lovejoy Elementary School students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lovejoy Elementary School?
Lovejoy Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lovejoy Elementary School offer ?
Lovejoy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lovejoy Elementary School part of?
Lovejoy Elementary School is part of Brooklyn Ud 188 School District.
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