Serving 808 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lakewood 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 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 808 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lakewood School's student population of 808 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
808 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lakewood School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakewood School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3422 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
88%
27%
Black
3%
17%
White
7%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakewood School's ranking?
Lakewood School is ranked #3422 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Lakewood School often compared to?
Lakewood Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dundee Highlands Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Lakewood School?
808 students attend Lakewood School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Lakewood School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakewood School?
Lakewood School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lakewood School offer ?
Lakewood School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lakewood School part of?
Lakewood School is part of CUSD 300 School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last day of school, if NO Emergency Days have been used
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
Memorial Day - Offices/Schools Closed
May 27, 2024 (Monday)
Juneteenth - Offices/Schools Closed
June 19, 2024 (Wednesday)
Independence Day - Offices/Schools Closed
July 04, 2024 (Thursday)
Labor Day - Offices/Schools Closed
September 02, 2024 (Monday)
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