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#2010 of 3,813 schools in IL
Lovejoy Elementary School
Elementary School · Brooklyn Ud 188 · Lovejoy, IL
A Brooklyn Ud 188 elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
800 Madison St, Lovejoy, IL 62059
- Math 10% proficient (2019)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lovejoy Elementary School score 10% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 3%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 45 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lovejoy Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low144/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$37,656
Median home value
$37,200
Median rent
$950/mo
College educated
24.8%
Homeownership
46.5%
Poverty rate
35%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62059; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ames Visual/perf. ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 154 | Compare → |
| Old North AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | PK–8 | 1.8 mi | 446 | Compare → |
| Bernard Long Elem SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 348 | Compare → |
| Henry Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–6 | 2.1 mi | 163 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Brooklyn Ud 188
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $21,565NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 47.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lovejoy Elementary School is listed in Brooklyn UD 188; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lovejoy Elementary School
Lovejoy Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lovejoy, IL, part of Brooklyn Ud 188, serving approximately 75 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,010 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lovejoy Elementary School
What grades does Lovejoy Elementary School serve?
Lovejoy Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Lovejoy Elementary School?
Lovejoy Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 75 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lovejoy Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lovejoy Elementary School is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lovejoy Elementary School rank in IL?
Lovejoy Elementary School ranks #2,010 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Lovejoy Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lovejoy Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lovejoy Elementary School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lovejoy Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lovejoy Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lovejoy Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lovejoy Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lovejoy Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Lovejoy 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 75
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Clair County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 98.7%
- Phone
- (618) 271-1014
- Area population (ZIP 62059)
- 811
- Area median age
- 29.1
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 62059; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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