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Lovington Grade School

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Lovington Grade School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Lovington, Illinois, with 160 students. The school is part of the Arthur CUSD 305 district, which is ranked 383 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lovington Grade School consistently underperforms compared to state and district averages on standardized tests, with only 30.1% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 17.1% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 48.6% and 27.5% for the district, respectively. The school also struggles to support certain student subgroups, with its White students ranking in the bottom 25% of Illinois elementary schools and its low-income students ranking in the bottom 20%. Additionally, Lovington Grade School has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 6.2% in 2019-2020 to 27.0% in 2022-2023, well above the state average of 17.6%.

Interestingly, Lovington Grade School's academic performance lags behind nearby schools in the Arthur CUSD 305 district, such as Atwood-Hammond Grade School and Arthur Grade School, which outperform Lovington on state assessments. Additionally, Lovington Grade School's ranking among Illinois elementary schools has steadily declined over the past several years, from 825 out of 1,948 schools in 2020-2021 to 1,480 out of 2,067 schools in 2023-2024.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 330 S High St
       Lovington, IL  61937-9360

(217) 873-4318

District: Arthur CUSD 305

SchoolDigger Rank:
1480th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,676 Help


Students who attend Lovington Grade School usually attend:

High:    Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond

Student/teacher ratio:  9.8 Help
Number of students:  150

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.7%
Hispanic:
4.0%
Two or more races:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.7% Help


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Compare Details Lovington Grade School ranks worse than 71.6% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Arthur CUSD 305 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details Lovington Grade School ranks worse than 51.6% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.01. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Lovington Grade School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Arthur CUSD 305 School District. Racial makeup is: White (92.7%), Hispanic (4%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 78.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Arthur CUSD 305 School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lovington Grade School is 9.8, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Arthur CUSD 305 School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lovington Grade School is $15,676, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Arthur CUSD 305 School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lovington Grade School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lovington Grade School 1480th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Lovington Grade School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Lovington Grade School 703rd of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Lovington Grade School in the ranking list.)

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Arthur CUSD 305:

SchoolDigger ranks Arthur CUSD 305 383rd of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lovington Grade School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Lovington Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 34.69 1269th 2052 38.2%
2016 42.82 1108th 2046 45.8%
2017 28.00 1473rd 2044 27.9%
2018 26.92 1497th 2037 26.5%
2019 36.96 1273rd 2086 39.0%
2021 51.29 825th 1948 57.6%
2022 40.65 1166th 2082 44.0%
2023 23.61 1557th 2077 25.0%
2024 27.10 1480th 2067 28.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Lovington Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.30 1469th 1765 16.8%
2019 35.17 1238th 1816 31.8%
2021 51.82 588th 1514 61.2%
2022 51.17 753rd 1763 57.3%
2023 25.81 1457th 1808 19.4%
2024 23.67 1485th 1793 17.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Lovington Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.79 1315th 1972 33.3%
2019 49.70 927th 2019 54.1%
2021 71.50 403rd 1707 76.4%
2022 35.55 1182nd 1977 40.2%
2023 15.29 1781st 1984 10.2%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Lovington Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.73 1380th 1463 5.7%
2019 21.51 1225th 1462 16.2%
2021 34.32 898th 1308 31.3%
2022 23.64 1171st 1425 17.8%
2023 11.75 1342nd 1419 5.4%
2024 12.11 1310th 1392 5.9%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Lovington Grade School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Lovington Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 31.85 862nd 1302 33.8%
2016 29.96 898th 1294 30.6%
2017 38.38 768th 1293 40.6%
2018 48.44 625th 1293 51.7%
2019 39.94 767th 1356 43.4%
2021 40.69 648th 1241 47.8%
2022 42.25 710th 1369 48.1%
2023 40.99 755th 1367 44.8%
2024 43.01 703rd 1363 48.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Lovington Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.70 639th 1161 45.0%
2019 44.89 636th 1217 47.7%
2021 52.32 382nd 1019 62.5%
2022 51.80 491st 1221 59.8%
2023 47.51 584th 1234 52.7%
2024 43.41 637th 1219 47.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Lovington Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.83 391st 1226 68.1%
2019 55.91 507th 1276 60.3%
2022 33.28 804th 1286 37.5%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Lovington Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.46 624th 1223 49.0%
2019 41.43 705th 1296 45.6%
2021 55.05 369th 1048 64.8%
2022 40.57 683rd 1286 46.9%
2023 27.08 921st 1292 28.7%
2024 39.46 689th 1264 45.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Lovington Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.23 678th 889 23.7%
2019 18.74 776th 905 14.3%
2021 28.79 581st 813 28.5%
2022 28.49 662nd 898 26.3%
2023 25.35 715th 895 20.1%
2024 26.98 656th 875 25.0%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Lovington Grade School Test Scores
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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Lovington Grade School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 221 3 0 1 1 0 7 0 233
2014 200 3 0 0 1 0 6 0 210
2015 212 4 0 3 1 0 4 0 224
2016 214 8 0 7 1 0 1 0 231
2017 223 6 0 3 2 0 0 0 234
2018 218 5 0 3 2 0 1 0 229
2019 184 1 0 3 2 0 6 0 196
2020 164 4 0 4 1 0 7 0 180
2021 147 4 0 4 1 0 5 0 161
2022 167 1 0 4 0 0 4 0 176
2023 151 1 0 4 0 0 4 0 160
2024 139 1 0 6 0 0 4 0 150

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lovington Grade School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 233 22.4 10.3 54.1
2014 210 20.0 10.5 59.5
2015 224 22.0 10.1 59.4
2016 231 20.0 11.5 61.9
2017 234 19.0 12.3 53.8
2018 229 20.3 11.2 62.4
2019 196 18.0 10.8 56.6
2020 180 15.0 12.0 69.4
2021 161 n/a n/a n/a
2022 176 15.5 11.3 68.2
2023 160 14.6 10.8 68.8
2024 150 15.1 9.8 78.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lovington Grade School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 233 22.4 10.3 54.1
2014 210 20.0 10.5 59.5
2015 224 22.0 10.1 59.4
2016 231 20.0 11.5 61.9
2017 234 19.0 12.3 53.8
2018 229 20.3 11.2 62.4
2019 196 18.0 10.8 56.6
2020 180 15.0 12.0 69.4
2021 161 n/a n/a n/a
2022 176 15.5 11.3 68.2
2023 160 14.6 10.8 68.8
2024 150 15.1 9.8 78.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Lovington Grade School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal Meningococcal
201596.1%96.1%96.1%96.1%36.8%96.5%96.1%9.7%
201697.5%97.1%97.1%97.1%43.5%97.1%66.7%13.1%11.8%
201798.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%46.8%97.9%98.7%15.2%23.6%
2018100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%46.0%100.0%100.0%15.5%30.5%
201998.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%45.0%98.5%98.5%10.5%33.5%
202198.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%100.0%98.8%98.8%11.0%30.7%
202298.3%97.7%97.7%97.7%99.4%97.7%97.7%8.0%30.7%
202398.7%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.7%98.1%98.7%10.9%30.8%
202493.3%93.3%93.3%93.3%100.0%93.3%93.3%14.1%30.9%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lovington Grade School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $639 (5.9%) $10,217 (94.1%) $10,857
2020 $375 (3.5%) $10,255 (96.5%) $10,630
2021 $835 (7.1%) $10,876 (92.9%) $11,711
2022 $835 (7.1%) $10,876 (92.9%) $11,711
2023 $1,293 (9.4%) $12,516 (90.6%) $13,809
2024 $2,074 (13.2%) $13,602 (86.8%) $15,676

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lovington Grade School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1273rd of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1557th of 2077 Elementary schools
 13.9%
Ranks 767th of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 755th of 1367 Middle schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lovington Grade School)35.30
 35.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Arthur CUSD 305)48.322.2
 26.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lovington Grade School)41.26.7
 34.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Arthur CUSD 305)48.250.8
 2.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lovington Grade School)36.418.2
 18.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Arthur CUSD 305)46.442.6
 3.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lovington Grade School)27.327.3
   4th Grade Mathematics (Arthur CUSD 305)45.237.7
 7.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lovington Grade School)6.75.9
 0.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Arthur CUSD 305)22.827.9
 5.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lovington Grade School)6.75.9
 0.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Arthur CUSD 305)15.211.8
 3.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Lovington Grade School)6035.3
 24.7%
   5th Grade Science (Arthur CUSD 305)57.154.4
 2.7%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lovington Grade School)17.414.3
 3.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Arthur CUSD 305)17.818.2
 0.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lovington Grade School)8.614.2
 5.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Arthur CUSD 305)9.910.9
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lovington Grade School)2528.5
 3.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Arthur CUSD 305)23.136
 12.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lovington Grade School)2521.4
 3.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Arthur CUSD 305)10.817.3
 6.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lovington Grade School)41.935
 6.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Arthur CUSD 305)31.239.8
 8.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lovington Grade School)12.920
 7.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Arthur CUSD 305)13.823.1
 9.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Lovington Grade School)61.350
 11.3%
   8th Grade Science (Arthur CUSD 305)60.653.8
 6.8%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students196160
 18.4%
African American11
American Indian20
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic34
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White184151
 17.9%
Two or More Races64
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.6%68.8%
 12.1%

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Students at Lovington Grade School are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 150 students attended Lovington Grade School.

Lovington Grade School ranks 1480th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend Lovington Grade School usually go on to attend:

High : Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond


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