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#2296 of 3,813 schools in IL
Edwin a Lee Elementary School
School · Springfield Sd 186 · Springfield, IL
A Springfield Sd 186 school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1201 Bunn Ave, Springfield, IL 62703
- Math 5% proficient (2021)
- Reading 3% proficient (2022)
- 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Edwin a Lee Elementary School score 4% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 3% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Edwin a Lee Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,845/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Springfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,580
Median home value
$93,100
Median rent
$971/mo
College educated
20.5%
Homeownership
55.9%
Poverty rate
27%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62703; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK | 2.5 mi | 558 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Springfield Sd 186
- Schools in district
- 35
- Rank in district
- #13 of 31
- District spending per student
- $21,554NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Edwin a Lee Elementary School is listed in Springfield SD 186; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Edwin a Lee Elementary School
Edwin a Lee Elementary School is a public school in Springfield, IL, part of Springfield Sd 186, serving approximately 196 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,296 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Edwin a Lee Elementary School
What grades does Edwin a Lee Elementary School serve?
Edwin a Lee Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Edwin a Lee Elementary School?
Edwin a Lee Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 196 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edwin a Lee Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edwin a Lee Elementary School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Edwin a Lee Elementary School rank in IL?
Edwin a Lee Elementary School ranks #2,296 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Edwin a Lee Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Edwin a Lee Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Edwin a Lee Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Edwin a Lee Elementary School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Edwin a Lee Elementary School a charter school?
No, Edwin a Lee Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Edwin a Lee Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Edwin a Lee Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edwin a Lee Elementary School?
79.6% of students at Edwin a Lee Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 196
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Sangamon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.6%
- Phone
- (217) 585-5828
- Area population (ZIP 62703)
- 28,820
- Area average commute
- 17.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 62703; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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