Serving 196 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Edwin A Lee Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 196 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 74%
Graduation Rate
: <50% (Top 1% in IL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Edwin A Lee Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edwin A Lee Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Edwin A Lee Elementary School is ranked #2996 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Edwin A Lee Elementary School?
The graduation rate of Edwin A Lee Elementary School is 50%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Edwin A Lee Elementary School?
196 students attend Edwin A Lee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Edwin A Lee Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edwin A Lee Elementary School?
Edwin A Lee Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Edwin A Lee Elementary School offer ?
Edwin A Lee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Edwin A Lee Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 196 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 74%
Graduation Rate
: <50% (Top 1%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
