- Enrollment
- 27
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lovejoy, IL
Lovejoy Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lovejoy Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172364004710
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lovejoy Elementary School earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Illinois.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Lovejoy · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.3:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 67
- students enrolled
Lovejoy Elementary School has class sizes larger than 98% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lovejoy Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lovejoy, IL.
School address
District: Brooklyn Ud 188 · Illinois
NCES ID 172364004710 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Lovejoy Elementary School shrank from 103 students in 2022-23 to 75 in 2023-24 (-27.2%).
Teacher FTE added 3.9 → 4.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 172364004710 · Lovejoy, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
67 enr · 22.3:1 · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Lovejoy Technology Academy (27 students)
Lovejoy Elementary School shrank from 103 students in 2022-23 to 75 in 2023-24 (-27.2%). Teacher FTE added 3.9 → 4.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Lovejoy Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lovejoy Elementary School
67 students
- Lovejoy Techno
Lovejoy Technology Academy
27 students
- Lovejoy Middle 24
Lovejoy Middle School
24 students
What this shows Lovejoy Elementary School reports 67 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lovejoy Elementary School compares
Lovejoy Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.3:1 | ▲ 59% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 67 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
67
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 59% above state mean
Top 98% in Illinois - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
98.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,565
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 100.0%
Largest group: African American at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Lovejoy Elementary School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Brooklyn Ud 188 reports $21,565 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lovejoy Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovejoy Technology Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lovejoy Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lovejoy Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~67 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lovejoy Elementary School
How many students attend Lovejoy Elementary School?
Lovejoy Elementary School has 67 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lovejoy, IL. CCD year-over-year: 103 (2022-23) → 75 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lovejoy Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lovejoy Elementary School is 22.3:1, which is 59% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lovejoy Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lovejoy Elementary School is African American at 100.0% of enrollment, in Lovejoy, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lovejoy Elementary School?
Lovejoy Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lovejoy Elementary School rank among public schools in Lovejoy?
By Resource Investment Index, Lovejoy Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lovejoy, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Brooklyn Ud 188?
Besides Lovejoy Elementary School, Brooklyn Ud 188 also operates Lovejoy Technology Academy (27 students) and Lovejoy Middle School (24 students). See the Brooklyn Ud 188 district page for the complete list.