Very Good
#654 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 17% in state
Lovington Grade School
Elementary School · Arthur Cusd 305 · Lovington, IL
An Arthur Cusd 305 elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
330 S High St, Lovington, IL 61937
- Math 17% proficient (2021)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 10:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lovington Grade School score 20% 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 30 points across the 11-year record (2012–2022) and has held near 22% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2012-2021) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 21 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lovington Grade 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,174/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lovington), 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
$58,092
Median home value
$99,200
Median rent
$829/mo
College educated
13.1%
Homeownership
69.7%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61937; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 in Arthur CUSD 305
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Grade SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–8 | Not available | 260 | Compare → |
| Atwood-hammond Grade SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–8 | Not available | 232 | 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.
Arthur Cusd 305
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,333NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lovington Grade School is listed in Arthur CUSD 305; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lovington Grade School
Lovington Grade School is a public elementary school in Lovington, IL, part of Arthur Cusd 305, serving approximately 150 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #654 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lovington Grade School
What grades does Lovington Grade School serve?
Lovington Grade School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Lovington Grade School?
Lovington Grade School has an enrollment of approximately 150 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lovington Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lovington Grade School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lovington Grade School rank in IL?
Lovington Grade School ranks #654 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Lovington Grade School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lovington Grade School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Lovington Grade School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lovington Grade School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Lovington Grade School a charter school?
No, Lovington Grade School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lovington Grade School a Title I school?
No, Lovington Grade School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lovington Grade School?
78.7% of students at Lovington Grade 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 150
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Moultrie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.7%
- Phone
- (217) 873-4318
- Area population (ZIP 61937)
- 1,785
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 61937; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2021, multi-year average, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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