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Lovejoy Elem School
Elementary School · Alton Cusd 11 · Alton, IL
An Alton Cusd 11 elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1043 Tremont St, Alton, IL 62002
- Math 17% proficient (2015)
- Reading 32% proficient (2015)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lovejoy Elem School score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2015 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2012, to 25% in 2015, across a 7-year record (2009–2015).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2015) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2015)
Based on 14 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lovejoy Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,656/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Alton), 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
$57,851
Median home value
$114,300
Median rent
$941/mo
College educated
23.6%
Homeownership
63.4%
Poverty rate
20.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62002; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eunice Smith Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–2 | 0.7 mi | 191 | Compare → |
| St Mary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 286 | Compare → |
| Mississippi Valley Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 84 | Compare → |
| West Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 2–5 | 1.4 mi | 418 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Alton Cusd 11
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #8 of 9
- District spending per student
- $16,310NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lovejoy Elem School is listed in Alton CUSD 11; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lovejoy Elem School
Lovejoy Elem School is a public elementary school in Alton, IL, part of Alton Cusd 11, serving approximately 234 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,624 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lovejoy Elem School
What grades does Lovejoy Elem School serve?
Lovejoy Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Lovejoy Elem School?
Lovejoy Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 234 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lovejoy Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lovejoy Elem School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lovejoy Elem School rank in IL?
Lovejoy Elem School ranks #3,624 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Lovejoy Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lovejoy Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Lovejoy Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lovejoy Elem School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).
Is Lovejoy Elem School a charter school?
No, Lovejoy Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lovejoy Elem School a Title I school?
No, Lovejoy Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lovejoy Elem School?
64.5% of students at Lovejoy 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 234
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.4%
- Phone
- (618) 463-2057
- Area population (ZIP 62002)
- 30,036
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
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 · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 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 · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 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 62002; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2015; directory SY 2023–24
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