LESTER CRAWL PRIMARY CTR

Lester Crawl Primary Ctr is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lansing SD 158 school district, located in Lansing, IL with about 87 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 1st 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 8 teachers, Lester Crawl Primary Ctr has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

Lester Crawl Primary Center, located in Lansing, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution for the community’s youngest learners. As a primary center, the school focuses on early childhood development, typically providing preschool and kindergarten programming designed to establish a strong academic and social-emotional base. The school is part of the Lansing School District 158 system and operates with a mission centered on preparing students for their future transitions into elementary education through structured, developmentally appropriate instruction.

The facility is located in a residential area of Lansing and serves as a local hub for families in the 60438 area. The school’s curriculum generally emphasizes early literacy, foundational numeracy, and the cultivation of essential social skills, such as sharing and classroom cooperation. By maintaining a specialized focus on early childhood, Lester Crawl Primary Center aims to foster a supportive and engaging environment that encourages a love of learning during the formative years of a child’s development.

For more information, contact Lester Crawl Primary Ctr at (708) 474-0149 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.