Below Average
#3386 of 3,813 schools in IL
Lane Elem School
Elementary School · Alsip-hazlgrn-oaklwn Sd 126 · Alsip, IL
An Alsip-hazlgrn-oaklwn Sd 126 elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4600 W 123rd St, Alsip, IL 60803
- Math 8% proficient (2021)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lane Elem School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 60 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 22% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 41% (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 26 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lane Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,372/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Alsip), 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
$66,555
Median home value
$200,600
Median rent
$1,113/mo
College educated
21%
Homeownership
67.8%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60803; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Creek Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 602 | Compare → |
| Hazelgreen Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 291 | Compare → |
| Oak Lawn Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.6 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| George Washington Elementary SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 244 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Alsip-hazlgrn-oaklwn Sd 126
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $18,460NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lane Elem School is listed in Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn SD 126; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lane Elem School
Lane Elem School is a public elementary school in Alsip, IL, part of Alsip-hazlgrn-oaklwn Sd 126, serving approximately 226 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,386 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lane Elem School
What grades does Lane Elem School serve?
Lane Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Lane Elem School?
Lane Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 226 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lane Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lane Elem 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 Lane Elem School rank in IL?
Lane Elem School ranks #3,386 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Lane Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lane Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Lane Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lane Elem School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lane Elem School a charter school?
No, Lane Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lane Elem School a Title I school?
No, Lane Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lane Elem School?
67.7% of students at Lane Elem 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 226
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.8%
- Phone
- (708) 371-0720
- Area population (ZIP 60803)
- 22,089
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 60803; 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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