LOSTANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Lostant Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lostant CUSD 425 school district, located in Lostant, IL with about 57 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 7 teachers, Lostant Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Lostant Elementary School, located in the small village of Lostant, Illinois, serves as a central hub for the local community's PK-8 education. As a small, rural school district, it prioritizes a tight-knit learning environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and a personalized approach to academics. The school focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects while fostering a supportive atmosphere that emphasizes character development and individual student growth.

Despite its size, Lostant Elementary is committed to integrating essential educational resources to prepare its students for the transition to high school. By maintaining close ties with the surrounding community, the school offers a stable and nurturing environment where educators are often deeply invested in the long-term success of their pupils. It serves as a vital institution for families in the area, balancing traditional instructional methods with the evolving needs of its diverse student body.

For more information, contact Lostant Elem School at (815) 368-3392 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

PO Box 320
Lostant, IL 61334-0320
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LOSTANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lostant, IL with about 57 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Lostant CUSD 425
Total Students:
57
Teachers:
7.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 57 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LOSTANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.

White
91.2%
Hispanic/Latino
5.3%
Black or African American
3.5%

Female
56.1%
Male
43.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.