Serving 218 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Lovejoy 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 218 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lovejoy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Lovejoy Elementary School's student population of 218 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
218 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lovejoy Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)15-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)30-34%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
3%
28%
Black
32%
16%
White
47%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% IL state average).
How many students attend Lovejoy Elementary School?
218 students attend Lovejoy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Lovejoy Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lovejoy Elementary School?
Lovejoy Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lovejoy Elementary School offer ?
Lovejoy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Lovejoy Elementary School part of?
Lovejoy Elementary School is part of Alton CUSD 11 School District.
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