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Lostant Elementary School

Public Grades K-8

Summary

Lostant Elementary School is a small public school serving grades K-8 in the rural town of Lostant, Illinois, with a student population of just 69 students. While the school's performance has fluctuated over the years, it currently holds a 3-star rating and ranks 644 out of 2,077 elementary schools in the state.

One of the most notable aspects of Lostant Elementary School is its racial makeup, with a significantly higher percentage of white students (95.65%) compared to the more diverse student populations of the surrounding schools, such as Grand Ridge School, Woodland Elementary/Junior High School, and Northview Elementary School. This lack of diversity could be an area for the school to explore in terms of promoting inclusivity and representation.

Despite its small size and fluctuating rankings, Lostant Elementary School's academic performance is generally strong, with test scores that exceed the state averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Science. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, the school's 5th-grade students scored 40% proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 35.2%, and 60% proficient or better in Science, compared to the state average of 52.4%. Additionally, the school has experienced lower rates of chronic absenteeism compared to nearby schools, which could be a result of effective attendance policies. However, the school's spending per student has decreased over the years, suggesting that it is maintaining its academic performance with relatively fewer resources than some of the surrounding Grand Ridge CCSD 95, Woodland CUSD 5, and Peru Education Service District 124 schools.

Students ?

12.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$26,418

Per pupil spending ?

34.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

315 W 3rd St
Lostant, IL 61334-9021

(815) 368-3392

District: Lostant CUSD 425

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.8%

Hispanic:

1.6%

Two or more races:

1.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 23rd percentile in 2014 → 69th in 2023

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 69th (2023) from a 23rd-percentile low (2014)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school49%

District avg49%

Illinois avg46%

Not ranked this year

Lostant Elementary School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2023	65.2	644 of 2077	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	70.4	554 of 2044	72.9%	★★★★☆
2015	52.2	848 of 2052	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	26.9	1605 of 2093	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	47.0	1224 of 2167	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2012	55.5	1152 of 2166	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2011	54.5	1179 of 2147	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2010	54.4	1180 of 2139	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2009	60.8	1027 of 2120	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2008	84.9	148 of 2092	92.9%	★★★★★
2007	78.7	332 of 2095	84.2%	★★★★☆
2006	55.7	1183 of 2086	43.3%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2023	40.4	868 of 1419	38.8%	★★☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2019	64.4	427 of 1356	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	19.5	1065 of 1293	17.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	40.1	858 of 1367	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2012	49.6	804 of 1365	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2009	71.3	390 of 1318	70.4%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2019	47.3	482 of 905	46.7%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

White (2023)39th percentile-30 vs school

Middle school

White (2019)47th percentile-22 vs school

By subject vs Illinois (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts66%+13 vs state

Mathematics32%-7 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISA Science (2025)		IAR English Language Arts (2025)							IAR Mathematics (2025)							% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Pneumococcal (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science 5th Grade	ISA Science 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 3rd Grade	IAR English Language Arts 4th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 6th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	IAR Mathematics 4th Grade	IAR Mathematics 5th Grade	IAR Mathematics 6th Grade	IAR Mathematics 7th Grade	IAR Mathematics 8th Grade	IAR Mathematics All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Pneumococcal All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lostant Elementary School	Public	K-8	315 W 3rd St	Lostant	61334	LaSalle County	Lostant CUSD 425	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(815) 368-3392	63	5	12.6	34.9%	61 (96.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)								(n/a)									65.8							31.6	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0		33.3	$26,418	$1,542	$24,876
Tonica Grade School	Public	PK, KG-8	535 N 1981st Rd	Tonica	61370	LaSalle County	Tonica CCSD 79	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(815) 442-3420	98	12	8.1	41.8%	84 (85.7%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (12.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)	40.9	1194^th of 2056 public elementary schools	41.9%		31	1367^th of 2067 public elementary schools	33.9%	173		63.6	63.6	29.4		58.8		45.5	40.3	33.3	11.8		23.5		9.1	15.1	96.6	96.6	96.6	96.6	96.6	96.6	96.6		32.8	$26,019	$724	$25,295
Fieldcrest Intermediate School	Public	3-5	306 N Maple St	Toluca	61369	Marshall County	Fieldcrest CUSD 6	No	(n/a)	No	No	(815) 452-2318	189	15	12.4	56.6%	168 (88.9%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	9 (4.8%)	40.5	1201^st of 2056 public elementary schools	41.6%		22.8	1599^th of 2067 public elementary schools	22.6%	398	34.3		44.6	39.3	41.8				41.8	46.4	31.1	26.9				34.2	99.5	99.5	99.5	99.5	98.5	99.5	99.5			$16,288	$1,067	$15,221
Deer Park C C Elementary School	Public	K-8	2350 E 1025th Rd	Ottawa	61350	LaSalle County	Deer Park CCSD 82	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(815) 434-6930	44	7	6.2	11.4%	38 (86.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.5%)								(n/a)									80.0							50.0	82.9	82.9	82.9	82.9	82.9	82.9	82.9			$36,058	$348	$35,710
Kimes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	1207 Reading St	Streator	61364	LaSalle County	Streator Education Service District 44	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(815) 672-2926	415	28	15.0	70.6%	254 (61.2%)	29 (7.0%)	110 (26.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.1%)								(n/a)																	99.1	99.1	99.1	99.1	99.8	99.1	99.3	27.7		$18,222	$2,539	$15,684
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	755 Bennett Ave	Oglesby	61348	LaSalle County	Oglesby Education Service District 125	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(815) 883-9297	328	26	12.6	50.0%	245 (74.7%)	6 (1.8%)	59 (18.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.5%)	38	1249^th of 2056 public elementary schools	39.3%		38	1201^st of 2067 public elementary schools	41.9%	48	30.8		30.6	35.9	46.2				37.0	44.9	17.9	46.2				37.0	97.4	97.4	97.4	97.4	98.0	97.1	97.4	24.9		$15,544	$806	$14,738
Centennial Elementary School	Public	K-4	614 Oakley Ave	Streator	61364	LaSalle County	Streator Education Service District 44	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(815) 672-2926	482	30	15.9	79.3%	280 (58.1%)	35 (7.3%)	114 (23.7%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (10.0%)	29.6	1442^nd of 2056 public elementary schools	29.9%		29	1425^th of 2067 public elementary schools	31.1%	17			28.9	31.9					30.2	36.5	33.6					35.3	98.9	98.9	98.9	98.9	99.1	98.5	99.1			$14,339	$2,228	$12,111
Putnam County Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	400 E Silverspoon Ave	Granville	61326	Putnam County	Putnam County CUSD 535	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(815) 882-2800	208	16	13.0	29.3%	181 (87.0%)	2 (1.0%)	19 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.9%)								(n/a)																	94.1	95.1	95.1	95.1	96.1	94.6	95.1	26.0		$18,224	$1,231	$16,993
Grand Ridge School	Public	K-8	400 W Main St	Grand Ridge	61325	LaSalle County	Grand Ridge CCSD 95	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(815) 249-6225	212	22	9.6	34.4%	195 (92.0%)	4 (1.9%)	6 (2.8%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.8%)	60.4	798^th of 2056 public elementary schools	61.2%		78.3	405^th of 2067 public elementary schools	80.4%	393	32.0	55.6	65.0	48.1	48.0	73.7	72.7	94.4	64.9	60.0	29.6	28.0	73.7	63.6	66.7	51.1	98.1	98.1	98.1	98.1	97.6	97.6	98.1		28.3	$18,780	$290	$18,490
Woodland Elementary/Junior High School	Public	PK, KG-8	5800 E 3000 North Rd	Streator	61364	Livingston County	Woodland CUSD 5	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(815) 672-2909	320	31	10.2	41.9%	261 (81.6%)	4 (1.3%)	34 (10.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.9%)	32.8	1363^rd of 2056 public elementary schools	33.7%		26.6	1498^th of 2067 public elementary schools	27.5%	135	25.9	32.1	41.0	42.9	29.6	20.0	35.1	32.1	33.5	46.2	33.3	25.9	20.0	40.5	35.7	34.6	96.3	96.6	96.6	96.6	96.6	96.6	96.6	11.2	29.3	$27,671	$531	$27,140

Frequently Asked Questions about Lostant Elementary School

What district is Lostant Elementary School in?

Lostant CUSD 425

What is the racial makeup of Lostant Elementary School?

Students at Lostant Elementary School are 97% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Lostant Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 63 students attended Lostant Elementary School.

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