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Walter Lawson Childrens Home
School
1820 WALTER LAWSON DR, Loves Park, IL 61111
Enrollment
27
Student-Teacher
5.4:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
27
Student-Teacher
5.4:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
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Walter Lawson Childrens Home
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About Walter Lawson Childrens Home
Walter Lawson Childrens Home is a private school in Loves Park, IL. Walter Lawson Childrens Home serves approximately 27 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 5.4:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 27 students, Walter Lawson Childrens Home is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 5.4:1 students to teachers, Walter Lawson Childrens Home sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Walter Lawson Childrens Home is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Walter Lawson Childrens Home compares to 5 public schools serving similar grades in Loves Park, IL
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Walter Lawson Childrens Home (this school) | — |
| Rock Cut Elem School | 5.5 |
| Maple Elem School | 5.2 |
| Windsor Elem School | 4.6 |
| Harlem Middle School | 6.0 |
| Loves Park Elem School | 5.5 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 27 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.4:1
- Address
- 1820 WALTER LAWSON DR, Loves Park, IL 61111
- Phone
- (815) 633-6636
- Data Year
- SY 2021-22
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in IL aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1820 WALTER LAWSON DR, Loves Park, IL 61111
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Walter Lawson Childrens Home may also want to explore other schools in the area. NORTH LOVE CHRISTIAN (rated 7.6/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Rockford). Additionally, ROCKFORD LUTHERAN SCHOOL - JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL (rated 4.9/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Rockford). For more schools in Loves Park, see our Loves Park schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Cut Elem School Loves Park | 0.5 mi | 5.5 |
| Maple Elem School Loves Park | 0.7 mi | 5.2 |
| Harlem High School Machesney Park | 1.0 mi | 5.8 |
| Olson Park Elem School Machesney Park | 1.3 mi | 7.2 |
| Donald C Parker Early Educ Center Machesney Park | 1.1 mi | 6.3 |
| Machesney Elem School Machesney Park | 1.2 mi | 5.5 |
| Windsor Elem School Loves Park | 1.5 mi | 4.6 |
| NORTH LOVE CHRISTIAN Rockford | 1.8 mi | 7.6 |
| Harlem Middle School Loves Park | 1.7 mi | 6.0 |
| CONCORDIA LUTHERAN SCHOOL Machesney Park | 1.6 mi | 6.7 |
| CONCORDIA LUTHERAN SCHOOL Machesney Park | 1.6 mi | 6.7 |
| ROCKFORD LUTHERAN SCHOOL - JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL Rockford | 2.2 mi | 4.9 |
| Marquette Elem School Machesney Park | 1.6 mi | 4.5 |
| ST BRIDGET SCHOOL Loves Park | 2.0 mi | 5.2 |
| Ralston Elem School Machesney Park | 2.2 mi | 6.6 |
| Clifford P Carlson Elem School Rockford | 2.4 mi | 5.2 |
| Loves Park Elem School Loves Park | 2.6 mi | 5.5 |
| Spring Creek Elem School Rockford | 3.0 mi | 6.0 |
| VERITAS CHRISTI HYBRID ACADEMY Rockford | 2.5 mi | 6.6 |
| Guilford High School Rockford | 3.2 mi | 6.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 61111 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$58,391
Median Home Value
$143,700
Median Rent
$1,101/mo
Population
22,838
College Educated
24.2%
Homeownership
61.9%
Avg Commute
21.9 min
Poverty Rate
15%
Median Age
36.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Walter Lawson Childrens Home
What grades does Walter Lawson Childrens Home serve?
Walter Lawson Childrens Home serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Walter Lawson Childrens Home?
Walter Lawson Childrens Home has an enrollment of approximately 27 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walter Lawson Childrens Home?
The student-teacher ratio at Walter Lawson Childrens Home is 5.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Walter Lawson Childrens Home a private school?
Yes, Walter Lawson Childrens Home is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Walter Lawson Childrens Home a religious school?
No, Walter Lawson Childrens Home is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 27
- Gender Split
- 67% M / 33% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 5.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 208 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Winnebago County
- Phone
- (815) 633-6636
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