Serving 166 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Lorenzo R Smith 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 166 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lorenzo R Smith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Lorenzo R Smith Elementary School's student population of 166 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
166 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lorenzo R Smith 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 Lorenzo R Smith Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#2940 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
34%
27%
Black
55%
17%
White
5%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
46%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lorenzo R Smith Elementary School's ranking?
Lorenzo R Smith Elementary School is ranked #2940 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Lorenzo R Smith Elementary School?
166 students attend Lorenzo R Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Lorenzo R Smith Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lorenzo R Smith Elementary School?
Lorenzo R Smith Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lorenzo R Smith Elementary School offer ?
Lorenzo R Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Lorenzo R Smith Elementary School part of?
Lorenzo R Smith Elementary School is part of Pembroke CCSD 259 School District.
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