Lester Crawl Primary Center serves 127 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 127 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lester Crawl Primary Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lester Crawl Primary Center's student population of 127 students has grown by 58% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
127 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Putting the Children First with a Commitment to Continuous Improvement!
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lester Crawl Primary Center is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
44%
28%
Black
47%
17%
White
3%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Lester Crawl Primary Center?
127 students attend Lester Crawl Primary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Lester Crawl Primary Center students are Black, 44% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lester Crawl Primary Center?
Lester Crawl Primary Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lester Crawl Primary Center offer ?
Lester Crawl Primary Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Lester Crawl Primary Center part of?
Lester Crawl Primary Center is part of Lansing School District 158.
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