Laketown Elem School
Springfield, IL · Springfield SD 186 · Grades K - 5
1,653rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 21%▼ Declining
Laketown Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Laketown Elem School 1,653rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 21% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 51th in 2019 to 21th in 2025 — declining.
Laketown Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Laketown Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 124 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 43.6% | 43.5% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| White | 44.0% | 36.3% | ▼ 7.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 9.0% | 15.3% | ▲ 6.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 3.4% | 4.0% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Laketown Elem School
Typical home value $97K in zip 62703 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Laketown Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Hazel Dell Elem SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 0.9 mi away1,449th of 2,105
ELA 43% · Math 21% - 3Southern View Elem SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 1.2 mi away1,645th of 2,105
ELA 26% - 1Harvard Park Elem SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 1.5 mi away2,005th of 2,105
ELA 22% · Math 7% - 4Springfield Ball Charter SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 1.9 mi away · charter1,372nd of 2,105
ELA 39% · Math 30% - 3Black Hawk Elem SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 2.1 mi away1,680th of 2,105
ELA 34% · Math 17% - 10Iles Elem SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 2.2 mi away11th of 2,105
ELA 93% · Math 88% - –Matheny-Withrow Elem SchSpringfield SD 186 · 2.5 mi away
- 1Feitshans Elem SchSpringfield SD 186 · 2.6 mi away2,094th of 2,105
ELA 10%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Laketown Elem School in?
Laketown Elem School is part of the Springfield SD 186 district in Springfield, Illinois.
Is Laketown Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Laketown Elem School 1,653rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 21% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Laketown Elem School?
Black 44%, White 36%, Two or more races 15%, Hispanic 4% (124 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Laketown Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62703 is $97K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.