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#1031 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 27% in state

Ludwig Elem School

Elementary School · Will County Sd 92 · Lockport, IL

A Will County Sd 92 elementary school serving grades 4th – 5th.

710 N State St, Lockport, IL 60441

  • Math 28% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 38% proficient (2022)
  • 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.95 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency28% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency33% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.2:1
District spending per student$25,285
Chronic Absenteeism9.8%

Students at Ludwig Elem School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency28%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency38%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 38% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
91%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
81%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
39%
ELA
54%
2015
Math
48%
ELA
58%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
53%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
28%
ELA
29%
2021*
Math
28%
ELA
29%
2022
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 59% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

30.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Ludwig 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. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 37Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average660/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lockport), 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

$104,271

Median home value

$287,100

Median rent

$1,488/mo

College educated

35.5%

Homeownership

82.9%

Poverty rate

6.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60441; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lupine Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition5.9PK–80.3 mi48Compare →
St Joseph Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition5.0PK–80.9 mi86Compare →
St Dennis SchoolPrivate · tuition6.1PK–81.4 mi149Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Will County Sd 92

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$25,285NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Ludwig Elem School is listed in Will County SD 92; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ludwig Elem School

Ludwig Elem School is a public elementary school in Lockport, IL, part of Will County Sd 92, serving approximately 316 students in grades 4th-5th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,031 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ludwig Elem School

What grades does Ludwig Elem School serve?

Ludwig Elem School serves students in grades 4th through 5th.

How many students attend Ludwig Elem School?

Ludwig Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 316 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ludwig Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ludwig Elem School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ludwig Elem School rank in IL?

Ludwig Elem School ranks #1,031 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Ludwig Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ludwig Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Ludwig Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ludwig Elem School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Ludwig Elem School a charter school?

No, Ludwig Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ludwig Elem School a Title I school?

No, Ludwig Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ludwig Elem School?

30.1% of students at Ludwig 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
4th – 5th
Enrollment
316
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Will County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.8%
Area population (ZIP 60441)
36,841
Area average commute
33.9 min
Area median age
38.7
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 60441; 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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