Lane Elem School in Alsip, IL | US School Ratings

At a glance

Reported students

228

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

26.5

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

8.6:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–06

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Illinois elementary enrollment

19th percentile

Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

290

Lane Elem School: 228 reported students.

State peer staffing position

4th percentile

8.6:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 201
Teachers (FTE): 20
Student–teacher ratio: 10.1:1

What the reported data says about Lane Elem School

Lane Elem School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Alsip. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn SD 126. NCES reports 228 students for 2024–25.

Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 19th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.6:1, below the Illinois median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (46.1%) and Black (28.1%). English learners represent 15.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Lane Elem School

1How do the reported 8.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 15.4%
Students with disabilities: 12.4%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 59.6%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White19.3%
Hispanic46.1%
Black28.1%
Asian2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial4.4%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Hazelgreen Elem School

Elementary · Grades KG–06

290 reported students

Stony Creek Elem School

Elementary · Grades KG–06

652 reported students

Prairie Jr High School

Middle · Grades 07–08

303 reported students

District 126 Early Childhood Center

Other · Grades PK–PK

122 reported students

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Public schools near Lane Elem School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Stony Creek Elem School Elementary · Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn SD 126	KG–06	652	0.7 mi
Hazelgreen Elem School Elementary · Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn SD 126	KG–06	290	0.8 mi
George Washington Elementary Sch Elementary · Cook County SD 130	KG–05	270	1.7 mi
Nathan Hale Intermediate Elementary · Cook County SD 130	04–05	175	1.7 mi
Nathan Hale Primary School Elementary · Cook County SD 130	KG–03	334	1.8 mi
Chippewa Elem School Elementary · Palos Heights SD 128	01–03	237	1.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Lane Elem School

What grades does Lane Elem School serve?

Lane Elem School reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn SD 126.

How many students attend Lane Elem School?

Lane Elem School reported 228 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 19th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 201 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Lane Elem School?

The calculated ratio is 8.6:1, based on 228 students and 26.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Lane Elem School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Lane Elem School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn SD 126 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Lane Elem School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

59.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Lane Elem School in?

Lane Elem School is part of Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn SD 126, based in Alsip, IL, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Lane Elem School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Stony Creek Elem School (0.7 mi), Hazelgreen Elem School (0.8 mi), George Washington Elementary Sch (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.