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Mcclernand Elementary School vs. Laketown Elementary School

Should you attend Mcclernand Elementary School or Laketown Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Mcclernand Elementary School
801 N 6th St
Springfield, IL 62702
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Laketown Elementary School
1825 Lee St
Springfield, IL 62703
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Mcclernand Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Laketown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 196 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mcclernand 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (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 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 124 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Laketown 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 10-14% (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 7:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
196 students
124 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mcclernand Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Laketown Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mcclernand Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Laketown Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
17 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mcclernand Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Laketown Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
7:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mcclernand Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Springfield School District 186 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Laketown Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Springfield School District 186 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#3087 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#2478 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mcclernand Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Laketown Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mcclernand Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Springfield School District 186 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Laketown Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Springfield School District 186 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mcclernand Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Springfield School District 186 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Laketown Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Springfield School District 186 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mcclernand Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Laketown Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
35
25
Grade 1 Students
23
22
Grade 2 Students
36
18
Grade 3 Students
37
14
Grade 4 Students
44
22
Grade 5 Students
21
23

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mcclernand Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Springfield School District 186 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Laketown Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Springfield School District 186 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% Hispanic
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mcclernand Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Springfield School District 186 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Laketown Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Springfield School District 186 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
50%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mcclernand Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Springfield School District 186 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Laketown Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Springfield School District 186 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
37%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mcclernand Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Springfield School District 186 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Laketown Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Springfield School District 186 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mcclernand Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Springfield School District 186 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Laketown Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Springfield School District 186 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.61
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mcclernand Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Springfield School District 186 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Laketown Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Springfield School District 186 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
98%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mcclernand Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Springfield School District 186 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Laketown Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Springfield School District 186 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
30%
(11-12 School Year Data)
24%
(11-12 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mcclernand Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Springfield School District 186 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2011-12 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Laketown Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Springfield School District 186 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2011-12 school year.
 
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