Lostant Elementary School

Summary:

Lostant Elementary School is a small public school serving grades K-8 in the rural town of Lostant, Illinois, with a student population of just 69 students. While the school's performance has fluctuated over the years, it currently holds a 3-star rating and ranks 644 out of 2,077 elementary schools in the state.

One of the most notable aspects of Lostant Elementary School is its racial makeup, with a significantly higher percentage of white students (95.65%) compared to the more diverse student populations of the surrounding schools, such as Grand Ridge School, Woodland Elementary/Junior High School, and Northview Elementary School. This lack of diversity could be an area for the school to explore in terms of promoting inclusivity and representation.

Despite its small size and fluctuating rankings, Lostant Elementary School's academic performance is generally strong, with test scores that exceed the state averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Science. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, the school's 5th-grade students scored 40% proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 35.2%, and 60% proficient or better in Science, compared to the state average of 52.4%. Additionally, the school has experienced lower rates of chronic absenteeism compared to nearby schools, which could be a result of effective attendance policies. However, the school's spending per student has decreased over the years, suggesting that it is maintaining its academic performance with relatively fewer resources than some of the surrounding Grand Ridge CCSD 95, Woodland CUSD 5, and Peru Education Service District 124 schools.

Detail:

Public K-8

315 W 3rd St
Lostant, IL 61334-9021

(815) 368-3392

District: Lostant CUSD 425

Per Pupil Expenditures: $24,567

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 69

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.7%

Hispanic:

2.9%

Two or more races:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.8%

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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.22. (See more...)

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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lostant Elementary School is $24,567.

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Lostant Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2006	55.74	1183^rd	2086	43.3%
2007	78.73	332^nd	2095	84.2%
2008	84.89	148^th	2092	92.9%
2009	60.83	1027^th	2120	51.6%
2010	54.43	1180^th	2139	44.8%
2011	54.52	1179^th	2147	45.1%
2012	55.50	1152^nd	2166	46.8%
2013	47.01	1224^th	2167	43.5%
2014	26.92	1605^th	2093	23.3%
2015	52.24	848^th	2052	58.7%
2017	70.43	554^th	2044	72.9%
2023	65.22	644^th	2077	69.0%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Lostant Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	40.39	868^th	1419	38.8%

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Rank History for all middle school students at Lostant Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2009	71.27	390^th	1318	70.4%
2012	49.63	804^th	1365	41.1%
2013	40.06	858^th	1367	37.2%
2017	19.49	1065^th	1293	17.6%
2019	64.39	427^th	1356	68.5%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Lostant Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	47.30	482^nd	905	46.7%

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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Lostant Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1994	128	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	128
1995	98	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	99
1996	98	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	99
1997	98	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	99
1998	107	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	109
1999	109	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	110
2000	110	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	111
2001	109	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	110
2002	87	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	87
2003	87	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	87
2004	85	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	85
2005	75	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	76
2006	91	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	92
2007	93	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	93
2008	91	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	91
2009	92	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	94
2010	87	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	87
2011	92	0	0	0	0	0	4	0	96
2012	92	0	0	0	0	0	3	0	95
2013	86	0	1	2	0	0	4	0	93
2014	64	0	1	0	0	0	3	0	68
2015	68	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	68
2016	61	0	0	2	0	0	2	0	65
2017	65	1	0	4	0	0	1	0	71
2018	52	2	0	3	0	0	0	0	57
2019	59	2	0	0	0	0	2	0	63
2020	56	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	56
2021	56	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	56
2022	66	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	66
2023	66	0	0	2	0	0	1	0	69

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lostant Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	128	10.3	12.4	n/a
1995	99	10.8	9.2	n/a
1996	99	10.8	9.2	n/a
1997	99	10.0	9.9	n/a
1998	109	10.0	10.9	n/a
1999	110	10.4	10.6	n/a
2000	111	10.8	10.3	n/a
2001	110	11.7	9.4	n/a
2002	87	11.9	7.3	17.2
2003	87	11.9	7.3	17.2
2004	85	10.0	8.5	23.5
2005	76	8.0	9.5	21.3
2006	92	9.0	10.2	34.1
2007	93	8.0	11.6	26.9
2008	91	9.0	10.1	29.7
2009	94	9.0	10.4	35.1
2010	87	7.8	11.1	43.7
2011	96	7.5	12.8	55.2
2012	95	7.0	13.5	38.9
2013	93	n/a	n/a	47.3
2014	68	1.2	52.7	30.9
2015	68	8.0	8.5	39.7
2016	65	8.0	8.1	33.8
2017	71	7.5	9.4	43.7
2018	57	7.5	7.6	45.6
2019	63	6.5	9.6	49.2
2020	56	6.5	8.6	46.4
2021	56	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	66	6.0	11.0	47
2023	69	5.5	12.5	34.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lostant Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	128	10.3	12.4	n/a
1995	99	10.8	9.2	n/a
1996	99	10.8	9.2	n/a
1997	99	10.0	9.9	n/a
1998	109	10.0	10.9	n/a
1999	110	10.4	10.6	n/a
2000	111	10.8	10.3	n/a
2001	110	11.7	9.4	n/a
2002	87	11.9	7.3	17.2
2003	87	11.9	7.3	17.2
2004	85	10.0	8.5	23.5
2005	76	8.0	9.5	21.3
2006	92	9.0	10.2	34.1
2007	93	8.0	11.6	26.9
2008	91	9.0	10.1	29.7
2009	94	9.0	10.4	35.1
2010	87	7.8	11.1	43.7
2011	96	7.5	12.8	55.2
2012	95	7.0	13.5	38.9
2013	93	n/a	n/a	47.3
2014	68	1.2	52.7	30.9
2015	68	8.0	8.5	39.7
2016	65	8.0	8.1	33.8
2017	71	7.5	9.4	43.7
2018	57	7.5	7.6	45.6
2019	63	6.5	9.6	49.2
2020	56	6.5	8.6	46.4
2021	56	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	66	6.0	11.0	47
2023	69	5.5	12.5	34.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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Year	Polio	Measles	Mumps	Rubella	Hepatitis B	Varicella	DTP	Pneumococcal	Meningococcal
2015	97.2%	97.2%	97.2%	97.2%	37.5%	97.2%	97.2%	2.8%
2016	95.3%	95.3%	95.3%	95.3%	34.4%	95.3%	60.9%		10.9%
2017	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	39.1%	100.0%	100.0%		24.6%
2018	100.0%	96.6%	96.6%	96.6%	43.1%	96.6%	100.0%		41.4%
2019	98.4%	98.4%	98.4%	98.4%	37.1%	100.0%	100.0%		37.1%
2021	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%		25.0%
2022	96.9%	96.9%	96.9%	96.9%	96.9%	96.9%	96.9%		26.6%
2023	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%		33.3%
2024	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%		33.3%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lostant Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$516 (3.0%)	$16,613 (97.0%)	$17,129
2020	$365 (1.6%)	$22,471 (98.4%)	$22,836
2021	$1,264 (5.8%)	$20,385 (94.2%)	$21,648
2022	$1,264 (5.8%)	$20,385 (94.2%)	$21,648
2023	$2,073 (11.0%)	$16,787 (89.0%)	$18,860
2024	$1,706 (6.9%)	$22,860 (93.1%)	$24,567

Data source: Illinois Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lostant Elementary School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	63	69	9.5%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	2
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	59	66	11.9%
Two or More Races	2	1	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	49.2%	34.8%	14.4%

Schools Near Lostant Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISA Science (2024)	IAR English Language Arts (2024)							IAR Mathematics (2024)							% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Pneumococcal (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science All Grades	IAR English Language Arts 3rd Grade	IAR English Language Arts 4th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 6th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	IAR Mathematics 4th Grade	IAR Mathematics 5th Grade	IAR Mathematics 6th Grade	IAR Mathematics 7th Grade	IAR Mathematics 8th Grade	IAR Mathematics All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Pneumococcal All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lostant Elementary School	Public	K-8	315 W 3rd St	Lostant	61334	LaSalle County	Lostant CUSD 425	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(815) 368-3392	69	6	12.5	34.8%	66 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)								(n/a)							90.0	64.3						50.0	33.3	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0		33.3	$24,567	$1,706	$22,861
Tonica Grade School	Public	PK, KG-8	535 N 1981st Rd	Tonica	61370	LaSalle County	Tonica CCSD 79	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(815) 442-3420	110	13	8.4	39.1%	95 (86.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (13.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31	1367^th of 2067 public elementary schools	33.9%		22.4	1595^th of 2077 public elementary schools	23.2%	228	60.6	5.9	54.5	33.3		36.4	72.2	37.0	12.5	0.0	6.7		9.1	33.3	12.5	96.6	96.6	96.6	96.6	96.6	96.6	96.6		32.8	$20,701	$1,240	$19,460
Fieldcrest Intermediate School	Public	3-5	306 N Maple St	Toluca	61369	Marshall County	Fieldcrest CUSD 6	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(815) 452-2318	179	14	13.2	53.6%	156 (87.2%)	2 (1.1%)	11 (6.1%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	8 (4.5%)	22.8	1599^th of 2067 public elementary schools	22.6%		38.3	1198^th of 2077 public elementary schools	42.3%	401	53.2	12.9	17.1	30.6				20.1	9.5	14.3	1.6				8.7	99.5	99.5	99.5	99.5	98.5	99.5	99.5			$15,425	$1,440	$13,985
Deer Park C C Elementary School	Public	K-8	2350 E 1025th Rd	Ottawa	61350	LaSalle County	Deer Park CCSD 82	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(815) 434-6930	47	10	4.7	17.0%	40 (85.1%)	2 (4.3%)	3 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.3%)								(n/a)								54.2							50.0	82.9	82.9	82.9	82.9	82.9	82.9	82.9			$38,844	$1,386	$37,458
Kimes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	1207 Reading St	Streator	61364	LaSalle County	Streator Education Service District 44	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(815) 672-2926	454	28	16.3	67.6%	283 (62.3%)	28 (6.2%)	103 (22.7%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (7.9%)								(n/a)																99.1	99.1	99.1	99.1	99.8	99.1	99.3	27.7		$18,484	$4,809	$13,676
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	755 Bennett Ave	Oglesby	61348	LaSalle County	Oglesby Education Service District 125	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(815) 883-9297	332	25	13.1	50.9%	252 (75.9%)	4 (1.2%)	61 (18.4%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.9%)	38	1201^st of 2067 public elementary schools	41.9%		31.1	1371^st of 2077 public elementary schools	34.0%	170	44.7	5.6	36.8	39.4				27.7	19.4	23.7	15.8				19.6	97.4	97.4	97.4	97.4	98.0	97.1	97.4	24.9		$15,721	$2,998	$12,723
Centennial Elementary School	Public	K-4	614 Oakley Ave	Streator	61364	LaSalle County	Streator Education Service District 44	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(815) 672-2926	470	31	15.2	71.3%	285 (60.6%)	32 (6.8%)	104 (22.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (10.0%)	29	1425^th of 2067 public elementary schools	31.1%		28.8	1428^th of 2077 public elementary schools	31.2%	3		16.1	26.1					21.5	17.7	15.4					16.4	98.9	98.9	98.9	98.9	99.1	98.5	99.1			$16,949	$4,844	$12,105
Putnam County Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	400 E Silverspoon Ave	Granville	61326	Putnam County	Putnam County CUSD 535	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(815) 882-2800	227	15	15.6	27.3%	194 (85.5%)	3 (1.3%)	20 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.4%)								(n/a)																94.1	95.1	95.1	95.1	96.1	94.6	95.1	26.0		$16,707	$1,661	$15,046
Grand Ridge School	Public	K-8	400 W Main St	Grand Ridge	61325	LaSalle County	Grand Ridge CCSD 95	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(815) 249-6225	204	19	10.7	28.9%	188 (92.2%)	3 (1.5%)	10 (4.9%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	78.3	405^th of 2067 public elementary schools	80.4%		82.9	319^th of 2077 public elementary schools	84.6%	86	84.2	41.3	64.0	68.4	60.8	68.5	63.2	59.7	31.0	48.0	36.8	39.1	52.7	57.9	43.3	98.1	98.1	98.1	98.1	97.6	97.6	98.1		28.3	$18,270	$2,176	$16,095
Woodland Elementary/Junior High School	Public	PK, KG-8	5800 E 3000 North Rd	Streator	61364	LaSalle County	Woodland CUSD 5	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(815) 672-2909	299	29	10.3	38.1%	259 (86.6%)	5 (1.7%)	22 (7.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.7%)	26.6	1498^th of 2067 public elementary schools	27.5%		49.2	969^th of 2077 public elementary schools	53.3%	529	50.8	8.3	13.3	13.8	8.8	13.3	32.4	15.5	20.8	26.6	20.7	14.7	23.3	29.4	22.7	96.3	96.6	96.6	96.6	96.6	96.6	96.6	11.2	29.3	$25,562	$1,865	$23,697

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What district is Lostant Elementary School in?

Lostant CUSD 425

What is the racial makeup of Lostant Elementary School?

Students at Lostant Elementary School are 96% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Lostant Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 69 students attended Lostant Elementary School.

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