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Laketown Elementary School

Summary:

Laketown Elementary School is a public elementary school in Springfield, Illinois, serving 163 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Springfield School District 186, which is ranked 675 out of 813 school districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Laketown Elementary School has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages in standardized test scores for English Language Arts and Mathematics, with only 0% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in ELA in the 2023-2024 school year. However, the school's performance in Science is relatively stronger, with 61.1% of students proficient or better. Laketown Elementary has also seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 521 out of 2,044 Illinois elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 1,468 out of 2,067 in 2023-2024. The school faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching 55.8% in the 2021-2022 school year.

Compared to nearby schools within the same district, such as Sandburg Elementary School and Iles Elementary School, Laketown Elementary School's academic performance is generally lower. However, the school has shown relatively stronger performance for its African American student subgroup, ranking 126 out of 692 Illinois elementary schools in 2022-2023, compared to its overall ranking of 1,212 out of 2,077 schools. Despite the school's challenges, it has a relatively high per-student spending of $22,871 and a low student-teacher ratio of 10.9 in the 2022-2023 school year.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1825 Lee St
       Springfield, IL  62703-4837

(217) 585-5819

District: Springfield School District 186

SchoolDigger Rank:
1468th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $28,706 Help


Students who attend Laketown Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Jefferson Middle School
High:    Springfield Southeast High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.9 Help
Number of students:  163

Racial breakdown:

White:
44.2%
African American:
35.6%
Two or more races:
18.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.1% Help


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Compare Details Laketown Elementary School ranks worse than 71% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 10th among 21 ranked elementary schools in the Springfield School District 186. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.63. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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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Compare Details Laketown Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Springfield School District 186.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Laketown Elementary School is $28,706, which is the highest among 21 elementary schools in the Springfield School District 186!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Laketown Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Laketown Elementary School 1468th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Laketown Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Springfield School District 186:

SchoolDigger ranks Springfield School District 186 675th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Laketown Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Laketown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 39.95 1389th 2020 31.2%
2004 25.57 1645th 2030 19.0%
2005 39.43 1429th 2022 29.3%
2006 43.10 1442nd 2086 30.9%
2007 28.53 1709th 2095 18.4%
2008 41.61 1428th 2092 31.7%
2009 39.28 1478th 2120 30.3%
2010 35.61 1559th 2139 27.1%
2011 57.73 1105th 2147 48.5%
2012 64.41 923rd 2166 57.4%
2013 62.45 874th 2167 59.7%
2014 46.80 1167th 2093 44.2%
2015 60.66 704th 2052 65.7%
2016 54.64 864th 2046 57.8%
2017 72.25 521st 2044 74.5%
2018 57.57 802nd 2037 60.6%
2019 49.25 982nd 2086 52.9%
2021 49.91 855th 1948 56.1%
2022 48.01 985th 2082 52.7%
2023 37.78 1212th 2077 41.6%
2024 27.63 1468th 2067 29.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Laketown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.04 403rd 1765 77.2%
2019 48.18 885th 1816 51.3%
2022 51.37 749th 1763 57.5%
2023 50.96 792nd 1808 56.2%
2024 35.19 1182nd 1793 34.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Laketown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.34 764th 1964 61.1%
2019 29.51 1430th 2019 29.2%
2022 46.67 927th 1970 52.9%
2023 38.34 1134th 1957 42.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Laketown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 65.25 621st 2019 69.2%
2022 51.07 856th 1977 56.7%
2023 61.61 636th 1984 67.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Laketown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.66 176th 698 74.8%
2019 63.14 166th 711 76.7%
2022 53.07 224th 684 67.3%
2023 67.07 126th 692 81.8%
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Rank History for White students at Laketown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.05 264th 1463 82.0%
2022 54.46 623rd 1425 56.3%
2023 61.48 503rd 1419 64.6%
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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.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Laketown Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 145 71 3 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 220
1990 136 92 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 229
1991 127 85 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 212
1992 122 58 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 181
1993 135 49 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 186
1994 128 54 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 184
1995 119 57 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 179
1996 119 57 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 179
1997 120 61 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 183
1998 101 54 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 158
1999 92 71 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 165
2000 91 63 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 159
2001 104 75 5 2 1 n/a n/a 0 187
2002 80 107 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 192
2003 80 107 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 192
2004 84 95 4 0 2 n/a n/a 0 185
2005 88 99 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 190
2006 83 95 2 3 0 n/a n/a 16 199
2007 83 105 2 4 0 n/a n/a 17 211
2008 70 109 1 6 9 n/a n/a 15 210
2009 71 111 1 4 0 n/a n/a 16 203
2010 79 118 1 4 0 n/a n/a 22 224
2011 76 113 2 7 0 0 16 0 214
2012 84 104 0 4 0 0 18 0 210
2013 96 90 0 8 0 0 18 0 212
2014 102 102 0 8 0 0 22 0 234
2015 95 97 0 8 1 0 18 0 219
2016 82 93 0 4 0 0 26 0 205
2017 77 94 0 4 0 0 21 0 196
2018 62 103 0 5 0 0 21 0 191
2019 57 81 1 5 1 0 23 0 168
2020 71 73 2 5 0 0 23 0 174
2021 69 84 0 4 1 1 22 0 181
2022 67 68 0 4 0 0 24 0 163
2023 72 58 0 3 0 0 30 0 163

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 Laketown Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 220 11.6 18.9 n/a
1990 229 13.6 16.8 n/a
1991 212 11.6 18.2 n/a
1992 181 10.8 16.7 n/a
1993 186 12.6 14.8 n/a
1994 184 10.0 18.4 n/a
1995 179 11.4 15.7 n/a
1996 179 11.4 15.7 n/a
1997 183 10.5 17.4 n/a
1998 158 11.5 13.7 n/a
1999 165 11.5 14.3 n/a
2000 159 12.5 12.7 n/a
2001 187 15.5 12.1 n/a
2002 192 17.0 11.3 69.3
2003 192 17.0 11.3 69.3
2004 185 18.0 10.3 70.3
2005 190 20.0 9.5 72.6
2006 199 20.0 10.0 77.6
2007 211 15.0 14.1 74.7
2008 210 15.0 14.0 78.5
2009 203 19.0 10.7 78.1
2010 224 20.5 10.9 83.7
2011 214 18.5 11.5 73.4
2012 210 19.5 10.7 56.2
2013 212 17.3 12.2 55.7
2014 234 16.9 13.8 67.5
2015 219 15.0 14.6 69.9
2016 205 15.0 13.6 60
2017 196 16.4 11.9 62.2
2018 191 17.5 10.9 75.9
2019 168 15.5 10.8 57.1
2020 174 17.0 10.2 63.8
2021 181 n/a n/a n/a
2022 163 15.1 10.7 58.3
2023 163 14.8 10.9 57.1

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 Laketown Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 220 11.6 18.9 n/a
1990 229 13.6 16.8 n/a
1991 212 11.6 18.2 n/a
1992 181 10.8 16.7 n/a
1993 186 12.6 14.8 n/a
1994 184 10.0 18.4 n/a
1995 179 11.4 15.7 n/a
1996 179 11.4 15.7 n/a
1997 183 10.5 17.4 n/a
1998 158 11.5 13.7 n/a
1999 165 11.5 14.3 n/a
2000 159 12.5 12.7 n/a
2001 187 15.5 12.1 n/a
2002 192 17.0 11.3 69.3
2003 192 17.0 11.3 69.3
2004 185 18.0 10.3 70.3
2005 190 20.0 9.5 72.6
2006 199 20.0 10.0 77.6
2007 211 15.0 14.1 74.7
2008 210 15.0 14.0 78.5
2009 203 19.0 10.7 78.1
2010 224 20.5 10.9 83.7
2011 214 18.5 11.5 73.4
2012 210 19.5 10.7 56.2
2013 212 17.3 12.2 55.7
2014 234 16.9 13.8 67.5
2015 219 15.0 14.6 69.9
2016 205 15.0 13.6 60
2017 196 16.4 11.9 62.2
2018 191 17.5 10.9 75.9
2019 168 15.5 10.8 57.1
2020 174 17.0 10.2 63.8
2021 181 n/a n/a n/a
2022 163 15.1 10.7 58.3
2023 163 14.8 10.9 57.1

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

Laketown Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaVaricellaDTPHepatitis B
201599.1%98.6%98.6%98.6%99.1%99.1%
201699.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%
201797.5%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%96.5%
201899.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201997.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%
202197.7%97.7%97.7%97.7%97.1%97.1%97.7%
202299.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%
202397.6%97.6%97.6%97.6%97.6%97.6%100.0%
202498.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Laketown Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,083 (12.4%) $14,684 (87.6%) $16,767
2020 $1,924 (10.8%) $15,856 (89.2%) $17,780
2021 $2,296 (12.8%) $15,588 (87.2%) $17,885
2022 $2,296 (12.8%) $15,588 (87.2%) $17,885
2023 $2,835 (12.4%) $20,036 (87.6%) $22,871
2024 $4,225 (14.7%) $24,481 (85.3%) $28,706

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Laketown Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 982nd of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1212th of 2077 Elementary schools
 11.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Laketown Elementary School)22.70
 22.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Springfield School District 186)2118.3
 2.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Laketown Elementary School)36.410.5
 25.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Springfield School District 186)32.421.8
 10.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Laketown Elementary School)2526.1
 1.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Springfield School District 186)25.225.6
 0.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Laketown Elementary School)254.3
 20.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Springfield School District 186)28.516.9
 11.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Laketown Elementary School)43.550
 6.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Springfield School District 186)28.724.2
 4.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Laketown Elementary School)43.523.1
 20.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Springfield School District 186)25.416.2
 9.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Laketown Elementary School)58.353.8
 4.5%
   5th Grade Science (Springfield School District 186)42.539
 3.5%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students168163
 3%
African American8158
 28.4%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic53
 40%
Pacific Islander00
White5772
 26.3%
Two or More Races2330
 30.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.1%57.1%
 0.1%

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Students at Laketown Elementary School are 44% White, 36% African American, 18% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Laketown Elementary School ranks 1468th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 163 students attended Laketown Elementary School.

Students who attend Laketown Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Jefferson Middle School
High : Springfield Southeast High School


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