Below Average
#641 of 716 private schools in IL
Little Flower Catholic School
Elementary School · Springfield, IL
A private elementary school in Springfield, IL serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
900 ADLAI STEVENSON DR, Springfield, IL 62703
- 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IL.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in IL
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Little Flower Catholic 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,845/100K
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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.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern View Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 154 | Compare → |
| Laketown Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 124 | Compare → |
| Harvard Park Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 349 | Compare → |
| Concordia Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–7 | 1.2 mi | 15 | 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.
Little Flower Catholic School is listed in Springfield, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Little Flower Catholic School
Little Flower Catholic School is a private elementary school in Springfield, IL, serving approximately 223 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #641 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Little Flower Catholic School
What grades does Little Flower Catholic School serve?
Little Flower Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Little Flower Catholic School?
Little Flower Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 223 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Little Flower Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at Little Flower Catholic School is 21.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Little Flower Catholic School rank in IL?
Little Flower Catholic School ranks #641 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is Little Flower Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?
Little Flower Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Little Flower Catholic School a private school?
Yes, Little Flower Catholic School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Little Flower Catholic School a religious school?
Little Flower Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 223
- Gender Split
- 65% M / 35% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 178 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Sangamon County
- Phone
- (217) 529-4511
- 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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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