Serving 279 students in grades 1-5, Loves Park Elementary 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 22% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 279 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Loves Park Elementary School serves the southwest part of Loves Park, IL, covering an area of approximately 2.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Loves Park Elementary School's student population of 279 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
279 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
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School Rankings
Loves Park 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 Loves Park Elementary School is 0.64, 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
#2020 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
55%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
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)45.2%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
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 Loves Park Elementary School's ranking?
Loves Park Elementary School is ranked #2020 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Loves Park Elementary School often compared to?
Loves Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Windsor Elementary School, Marquette Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Loves Park Elementary School?
279 students attend Loves Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Loves Park Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Loves Park Elementary School?
Loves Park Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Loves Park Elementary School offer ?
Loves Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Loves Park Elementary School part of?
Loves Park Elementary School is part of Harlem Ud 122 School District.
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