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#2521 of 3,813 schools in IL
Loves Park Elem School
Elementary School · Harlem Ud 122 · Loves Park, IL
A Harlem Ud 122 elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
344 Grand Ave, Loves Park, IL 61111
- Math 17% proficient (2021)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Loves Park Elem School score 17% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 64 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 17% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 38% (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
79.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Loves Park Elem 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 77Very Walkable
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,750/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Loves Park), 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
$58,391
Median home value
$143,700
Median rent
$1,101/mo
College educated
24.2%
Homeownership
61.9%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61111; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bridget SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 353 | Compare → |
| Spectrum SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Windsor Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 1–6 | 1.0 mi | 373 | Compare → |
| West View Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 447 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Harlem Ud 122
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #7 of 11
- District spending per student
- $21,101NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Loves Park Elem School is listed in Harlem UD 122; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Loves Park Elem School
Loves Park Elem School is a public elementary school in Loves Park, IL, part of Harlem Ud 122, serving approximately 369 students in grades 1st-6th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,521 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Loves Park Elem School
What grades does Loves Park Elem School serve?
Loves Park Elem School serves students in grades 1st through 6th.
How many students attend Loves Park Elem School?
Loves Park Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 369 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Loves Park Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Loves Park Elem School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Loves Park Elem School rank in IL?
Loves Park Elem School ranks #2,521 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Loves Park Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Loves Park Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Loves Park Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Loves Park Elem School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Loves Park Elem School a charter school?
No, Loves Park Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Loves Park Elem School a Title I school?
No, Loves Park Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Loves Park Elem School?
79.9% of students at Loves Park 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
- 1st – 6th
- Enrollment
- 369
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Winnebago County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.1%
- Phone
- (815) 654-4501
- Area population (ZIP 61111)
- 22,838
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
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 61111; 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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