- Enrollment
- 67
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lovejoy, IL
Lovejoy Technology Academy
Federal NCES profile for Lovejoy Technology Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 172364002587
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lovejoy Technology Academy earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Illinois.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Lovejoy · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 27
- students enrolled
Lovejoy Technology Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lovejoy Technology Academy ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lovejoy, IL.
School address
District: Brooklyn Ud 188 · Illinois
NCES ID 172364002587 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Lovejoy Technology Academy grew from 21 students in 2022-23 to 28 in 2023-24 (+33.3%).
Teacher FTE added 1.6 → 3.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 172364002587 · Lovejoy, IL High · SMALL · TRAD
27 enr · 27:1 · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Lovejoy Elementary School (67 students)
Lovejoy Technology Academy grew from 21 students in 2022-23 to 28 in 2023-24 (+33.3%). Teacher FTE added 1.6 → 3.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Lovejoy Technology Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lovejoy Elemen
Lovejoy Elementary School
67 students
- This school
Lovejoy Technology Academy
27 students
- Lovejoy Middle 24
Lovejoy Middle School
24 students
What this shows Lovejoy Technology Academy reports 27 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lovejoy Technology Academy compares
Lovejoy Technology Academy is a growing 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 | 27:1 | ▲ 93% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 27 | top 100% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
27
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
27:1
students per teacher
- 93% above state mean
Top 99% in Illinois - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
88.9%
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 92.6%
White 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Largest group: African American at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.0, Lovejoy Technology Academy is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Technology Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovejoy Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lovejoy Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lovejoy Technology Academy'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 high 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 (~27 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lovejoy Technology Academy
How many students attend Lovejoy Technology Academy?
Lovejoy Technology Academy has 27 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lovejoy, IL. CCD year-over-year: 21 (2022-23) → 28 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lovejoy Technology Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lovejoy Technology Academy is 27:1, which is 93% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 72% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lovejoy Technology Academy?
The largest demographic group at Lovejoy Technology Academy is African American at 92.6% of enrollment, in Lovejoy, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lovejoy Technology Academy?
Lovejoy Technology Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (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 Technology Academy rank among public schools in Lovejoy?
By Resource Investment Index, Lovejoy Technology Academy ranks #3 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 Technology Academy, Brooklyn Ud 188 also operates Lovejoy Elementary School (67 students) and Lovejoy Middle School (24 students). See the Brooklyn Ud 188 district page for the complete list.