Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 80% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (19-20)
1 student

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)n/a
26%
Black
(19-20)100%
17%

White
(19-20)n/a
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Lwase-self-k-8?
1 students attend Lwase-self-k-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Lwase-self-k-8 students are Black.
What school district is Lwase-self-k-8 part of?
Lwase-self-k-8 is part of Lincoln-Way Area Special Educational Ja School District.
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