Below Average
#2971 of 3,813 schools in IL
Lakewood School
Elementary School · Cusd 300 · Carpentersville, IL
A Cusd 300 elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1651 Ravine Ln, Carpentersville, IL 60110
- Math 7% proficient (2021)
- Reading 9% proficient (2022)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lakewood School score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 9% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 27% (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
77.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lakewood School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated893/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Carpentersville), 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
$87,714
Median home value
$224,300
Median rent
$1,421/mo
College educated
23.6%
Homeownership
73.7%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60110; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golfview Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 393 | Compare → |
| Meadowdale Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 443 | Compare → |
| Delacey Family Educ CtrEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK | 1.0 mi | 196 | Compare → |
| Parkview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 567 | 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.
Cusd 300
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #24 of 27
- District spending per student
- $17,080NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lakewood School is listed in CUSD 300; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lakewood School
Lakewood School is a public elementary school in Carpentersville, IL, part of Cusd 300, serving approximately 534 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,971 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lakewood School
What grades does Lakewood School serve?
Lakewood School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Lakewood School?
Lakewood School has an enrollment of approximately 534 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakewood School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakewood School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lakewood School rank in IL?
Lakewood School ranks #2,971 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Lakewood School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lakewood School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Lakewood School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lakewood School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lakewood School a charter school?
No, Lakewood School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lakewood School a Title I school?
No, Lakewood School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lakewood School?
77.9% of students at Lakewood 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 534
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Kane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.4%
- Phone
- (224) 484-2600
- Area population (ZIP 60110)
- 39,028
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 33.8
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 60110; 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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