Serving 170 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Lowell-longfellow 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 was 6-9% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
170 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)6-9%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)10-14%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
12%
28%
Black
85%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Lowell-longfellow Elementary School?
170 students attend Lowell-longfellow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Lowell-longfellow Elementary School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lowell-longfellow Elementary School?
Lowell-longfellow Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lowell-longfellow Elementary School offer ?
Lowell-longfellow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Lowell-longfellow Elementary School part of?
Lowell-longfellow Elementary School is part of Harvey School District 152.
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