Lakewood School

1651 Ravine Ln
Carpentersville, IL 60110

www.d300.org

759 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lakewood School, located at 1651 Ravine Ln in Carpentersville, Illinois, is a public elementary school serving the local community as part of Community Unit School District 300. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and student engagement. By focusing on a supportive atmosphere, Lakewood aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition through their primary education years.

The school is well-integrated into the Carpentersville area, prioritizing a strong partnership between educators, families, and the wider community. With a curriculum designed to meet state standards, Lakewood School focuses on cultivating a sense of belonging and curiosity among its diverse student body. Through various classroom initiatives and collaborative programs, the school strives to ensure that every student has access to the resources and encouragement needed to reach their full potential.

759

Total Students

51.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lakewood School
Demographic	Student Count
White	46
Hispanic	676
Black	25
Asian	4
Two or More	8

Hispanic
676 (89.1 %)
White
46 (6.1 %)
Black
25 (3.3 %)
Two or More
8 (1.1 %)
Asian
4 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	CUSD 300
Phone:	(224)484-2600
Website:	http://www.d300.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	759
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 16

Kindergarten 115

Grade 1 143

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 116

Grade 4 111

Grade 5 138