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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). 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).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 124 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Laketown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Laketown Elementary School's student population of 124 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
124 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Laketown Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Laketown Elementary School is 0.66, 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
#1834 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
4%
28%
Black
44%
16%
White
36%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
24%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laketown Elementary School's ranking?
Laketown Elementary School is ranked #1834 out of 3,426 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Laketown Elementary School?
124 students attend Laketown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Laketown Elementary School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laketown Elementary School?
Laketown Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Laketown Elementary School offer ?
Laketown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Laketown Elementary School part of?
Laketown Elementary School is part of Springfield SD 186 School District.
In what neighborhood is Laketown Elementary School located?
Laketown Elementary School is located in the Laketown neighborhood of Springfield, IL.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
NO SCHOOL - SPRING BREAK
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 30, 2025 (Friday)
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