Serving 109 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 109 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lovejoy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Lovejoy Elementary School's student population of 109 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
109 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lovejoy Elementary School is 0.00, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
27%
Black
100%
17%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
43%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Lovejoy Elementary School?
109 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 27:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
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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