Lester Crawl Primary Center serves 85 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lester Crawl Primary Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lester Crawl Primary Center's student population of 85 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
85 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lester Crawl Primary Center is 0.65, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
42%
27%
Black
41%
17%
White
10%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
26%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Lester Crawl Primary Center?
85 students attend Lester Crawl Primary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Lester Crawl Primary Center students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lester Crawl Primary Center?
Lester Crawl Primary Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lester Crawl Primary Center offer ?
Lester Crawl Primary Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Lester Crawl Primary Center part of?
Lester Crawl Primary Center is part of Lansing SD 158 School District.
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