D
Needs Improvement
35/100

Lovejoy Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 800 Madison St, Lovejoy, IL 62059
Overall
D
35/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
5.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 0th percentile in Illinois
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Illinois schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

35
Repit Score
out of 100
75
Students
enrolled
16.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%0/1005.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%78/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 90% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Illinois schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −18 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Illinois. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency10% (−16 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency10% (−12 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

School Information

Address 800 Madison St
City Lovejoy
ZIP Code 62059
District 1723640
NCES School ID 172364004710
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 62059

Understanding the community around Lovejoy Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $19,286
Per Capita Income $30,523
Poverty Rate 39.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 30.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.4%
High School or Higher 91.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $32,600
Median Rent $720
Owner-Occupied 56.4%
Renter-Occupied 43.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Lovejoy Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 57.3%
Female 42.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 100.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 75
Teachers (FTE) 4.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Lovejoy Elementary School?
Lovejoy Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 35 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Lovejoy Elementary School?
Lovejoy Elementary School has 75 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1.
What grades does Lovejoy Elementary School serve?
Lovejoy Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Lovejoy Elementary School receive per student?
Lovejoy Elementary School receives $19,257 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.

Other Schools in 62059

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026