Serving 554 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Lester Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 554 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Math Proficiency
: 61% (Top 1% in IL)
Reading Proficiency
: 56% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
The diversity score of Lester Elementary School is 0.36, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Lester Elementary School?
554 students attend Lester Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Lester Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lester Elementary School?
Lester Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lester Elementary School offer ?
Lester Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Lester Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 554 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Math Proficiency
: 61% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 56% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
