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Edwin A Lee Elementary School

Summary:

Edwin A Lee Elementary School is an alternative public school located in Springfield, Illinois, serving grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 184 students. The school is part of the Springfield School District 186, which is ranked 675 out of 813 school districts in Illinois and has a rating of 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

The school has faced several challenges, including fluctuating dropout rates, ranging from 0% in 2017-2018 and 2019-2020 to 4.8% in 2020-2021, which are higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 49.2% in 2019-2020 to 76.5% in 2021-2022, significantly higher than the state and district averages. Academically, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics on the Illinois Assessment of Readiness exams are significantly lower than the state and district averages, with only 10% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in ELA in 2023-2024, compared to 30.6% statewide and 17.4% in the district.

The school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 79.35% in 2022-2023 to 79.67% in 2021-2022, suggests a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite the school's higher-than-average spending per student, which has increased from $21,454 in 2020-2021 to $28,751 in 2022-2023, its academic performance remains significantly below state and district averages, raising questions about the effectiveness of the school's resource allocation and the need for targeted interventions to address the unique challenges faced by the student population.


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Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

 1201 Bunn Ave
       Springfield, IL  62703-5362

(217) 585-5828

District: Springfield School District 186

SchoolDigger Rank:
1944th of 2,067 Illinois Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $29,914 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.4 Help
Number of students:  196

Racial breakdown:

African American:
58.7%
White:
26.5%
Two or more races:
9.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.6% Help


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Compare Details Edwin A Lee Elementary School ranks worse than 94% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (58.7%), White (26.5%), two or more races (9.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 79.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Edwin A Lee Elementary School is 9.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Edwin A Lee Elementary School is $29,914.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Edwin A Lee Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Edwin A Lee Elementary School 1944th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Edwin A Lee Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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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 Edwin A Lee Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Edwin A Lee Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 28.66 1561st 2020 22.7%
2004 31.15 1562nd 2030 23.1%
2005 13.07 1799th 2022 11.0%
2006 5.43 1971st 2086 5.5%
2007 11.80 1893rd 2095 9.6%
2008 12.07 1888th 2092 9.8%
2009 9.06 1962nd 2120 7.5%
2010 7.32 2017th 2139 5.7%
2011 8.04 2027th 2147 5.6%
2012 1.08 2156th 2166 0.5%
2013 7.81 2071st 2167 4.4%
2014 10.47 1943rd 2093 7.2%
2015 30.16 1404th 2052 31.6%
2016 37.44 1231st 2046 39.8%
2017 33.26 1326th 2044 35.1%
2018 17.20 1753rd 2037 13.9%
2019 19.71 1740th 2086 16.6%
2022 14.79 1871st 2082 10.1%
2023 16.44 1817th 2077 12.5%
2024 13.00 1944th 2067 6.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Edwin A Lee Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.33 1407th 1765 20.3%
2019 33.34 1288th 1816 29.1%
2022 21.33 1535th 1763 12.9%
2023 31.89 1259th 1808 30.4%
2024 19.87 1598th 1793 10.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Edwin A Lee Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.78 1904th 1964 3.1%
2019 19.14 1715th 2019 15.1%
2022 14.44 1791st 1970 9.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Edwin A Lee Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 19.41 1699th 2019 15.8%
2022 9.96 1974th 1977 0.2%
2023 18.03 1674th 1984 15.6%
2024 20.26 1573rd 1959 19.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Edwin A Lee Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.18 352nd 698 49.6%
2019 61.43 181st 711 74.5%
2022 31.22 485th 684 29.1%
2023 35.22 445th 692 35.7%
2024 30.72 490th 655 25.2%
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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 Edwin A Lee Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 158 82 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 244
1993 173 102 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 278
1994 161 100 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 265
1995 147 128 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 279
1996 147 128 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 279
1997 137 166 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 308
1998 107 189 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 302
1999 106 170 4 12 0 n/a n/a 0 292
2000 103 190 5 9 0 n/a n/a 0 307
2001 107 125 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 240
2002 122 119 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 248
2003 122 119 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 248
2004 131 113 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 252
2005 94 75 1 3 0 n/a n/a 16 189
2006 97 103 2 1 0 n/a n/a 16 219
2007 110 89 3 0 1 n/a n/a 25 228
2008 106 94 1 1 0 n/a n/a 25 227
2009 72 79 0 2 0 n/a n/a 14 167
2010 89 123 0 2 1 n/a n/a 25 240
2011 104 144 0 0 0 1 16 0 265
2012 89 121 0 1 0 1 14 0 226
2013 92 124 3 2 0 1 19 0 241
2014 95 131 2 2 0 1 16 0 247
2015 95 137 1 3 0 1 15 0 252
2016 90 145 1 5 0 0 18 0 259
2017 95 120 1 5 0 0 23 0 244
2018 86 128 2 3 0 0 24 0 243
2019 76 123 2 10 0 0 26 0 237
2020 66 117 1 9 0 1 22 0 216
2021 64 130 3 8 0 1 30 0 236
2022 54 143 4 5 0 2 33 0 241
2023 48 106 2 6 0 0 22 0 184
2024 52 115 2 9 0 0 18 0 196

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 Edwin A Lee Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 244 27.0 9.0 n/a
1993 278 28.5 9.8 n/a
1994 265 29.5 9.0 n/a
1995 279 27.0 10.3 n/a
1996 279 27.0 10.3 n/a
1997 308 26.9 11.4 n/a
1998 302 26.5 11.4 n/a
1999 292 25.5 11.5 n/a
2000 307 24.5 12.5 n/a
2001 240 24.5 9.8 n/a
2002 248 23.0 10.8 80.6
2003 248 23.0 10.8 80.6
2004 252 23.0 11.0 81.3
2005 189 22.0 8.6 107.5
2006 219 25.0 8.8 95.6
2007 228 15.0 15.2 89.7
2008 227 14.0 16.2 74.3
2009 167 30.6 5.5 106.5
2010 240 29.0 8.2 85.1
2011 265 25.0 10.6 70.9
2012 226 26.0 8.6 77.9
2013 241 27.9 8.6 78
2014 247 24.3 10.1 86.2
2015 252 26.0 9.6 84.5
2016 259 26.0 9.9 79.2
2017 244 25.7 9.4 88.1
2018 243 23.3 10.3 88.5
2019 237 25.0 9.4 82.3
2020 216 26.0 8.3 81.9
2021 236 n/a n/a n/a
2022 241 24.0 10.0 79.7
2023 184 20.5 8.9 79.3
2024 196 20.8 9.4 79.6

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 Edwin A Lee Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 244 27.0 9.0 n/a
1993 278 28.5 9.8 n/a
1994 265 29.5 9.0 n/a
1995 279 27.0 10.3 n/a
1996 279 27.0 10.3 n/a
1997 308 26.9 11.4 n/a
1998 302 26.5 11.4 n/a
1999 292 25.5 11.5 n/a
2000 307 24.5 12.5 n/a
2001 240 24.5 9.8 n/a
2002 248 23.0 10.8 80.6
2003 248 23.0 10.8 80.6
2004 252 23.0 11.0 81.3
2005 189 22.0 8.6 107.5
2006 219 25.0 8.8 95.6
2007 228 15.0 15.2 89.7
2008 227 14.0 16.2 74.3
2009 167 30.6 5.5 106.5
2010 240 29.0 8.2 85.1
2011 265 25.0 10.6 70.9
2012 226 26.0 8.6 77.9
2013 241 27.9 8.6 78
2014 247 24.3 10.1 86.2
2015 252 26.0 9.6 84.5
2016 259 26.0 9.9 79.2
2017 244 25.7 9.4 88.1
2018 243 23.3 10.3 88.5
2019 237 25.0 9.4 82.3
2020 216 26.0 8.3 81.9
2021 236 n/a n/a n/a
2022 241 24.0 10.0 79.7
2023 184 20.5 8.9 79.3
2024 196 20.8 9.4 79.6

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

Edwin A Lee Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal Meningococcal
201598.8%98.5%98.5%98.5%27.5%98.5%98.8%13.2%
201697.3%96.9%96.9%96.9%27.6%96.9%83.9%14.2%3.1%
201798.3%97.8%97.8%97.8%31.0%97.8%97.8%16.8%6.5%
2018100.0%99.6%99.6%99.6%29.0%99.6%100.0%15.7%8.2%
201998.8%97.9%97.9%97.9%32.9%98.3%97.9%16.7%12.1%
202198.3%98.7%98.7%98.7%99.1%98.3%98.3%18.6%11.7%
202295.0%94.6%94.6%94.6%95.0%94.6%95.0%13.3%12.5%
202395.2%97.0%97.0%97.0%100.0%97.0%95.8%16.2%
202496.8%96.3%96.3%96.3%99.0%96.3%96.3%12.1%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Edwin A Lee Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,780 (13.5%) $17,835 (86.5%) $20,615
2020 $2,960 (13.8%) $18,518 (86.2%) $21,478
2021 $2,367 (11.0%) $19,087 (89.0%) $21,454
2022 $2,367 (11.0%) $19,087 (89.0%) $21,454
2023 $2,835 (9.9%) $25,915 (90.1%) $28,751
2024 $4,221 (14.1%) $25,693 (85.9%) $29,914

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Edwin A Lee Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1740th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1817th of 2077 Elementary schools
 4.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Edwin A Lee Elementary School)49.1
 5.1%
   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 (Edwin A Lee Elementary School)244.5
 19.5%
   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 (Edwin A Lee Elementary School)18.217.7
 0.5%
   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 (Edwin A Lee Elementary School)22.70
 22.7%
   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 (Edwin A Lee Elementary School)2015.4
 4.6%
   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 (Edwin A Lee Elementary School)157.7
 7.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Springfield School District 186)25.416.2
 9.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Edwin A Lee Elementary School)1921.4
 2.4%
   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 Students237184
 22.4%
African American123106
 13.8%
American Indian00
Asian22
Hispanic106
 40%
Pacific Islander00
White7648
 36.8%
Two or More Races2622
 15.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82.3%79.3%
 2.9%

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Edwin A Lee Elementary School ranks in the bottom 6.0% of Illinois alternative schools.

Students at Edwin A Lee Elementary School are 59% African American, 27% White, 9% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 196 students attended Edwin A Lee Elementary School.


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