At a glance
Reported students
0
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
0:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois other enrollment
38th percentile
Compared with 179 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
0
LIFE Academy: 0 reported students.
State peer staffing position
30th percentile
0:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. 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
- 87
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7.3:1
What the reported data says about LIFE Academy
LIFE Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Mattoon. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Eastern IL Area of Spec Educ. NCES reports 0 students for 2024–25.
Among 179 combined / other schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 94 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 38th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 0:1, below the Illinois median of 15:1 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 White (87.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.6%). Students served under IDEA represent 98.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking LIFE Academy
- 1How do the reported 0:1 student–teacher ratio and 32 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 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?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 98.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White87.4%
- Hispanic4.6%
- Black4.6%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.4%
Race/ethnicity: CRDC 2021–22. 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
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
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.
Other schools in Eastern IL Area of Spec Educ
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Fresh Start Treatment & Learning
Other · Grades KG–12
0 reported students
Treatment & Learning Center-H
Other · Grades KG–12
Enrollment not reported
Treatment & Learning Center
Other · Grades KG–12
Enrollment not reported
LIFE Academy-INT
Other · Grades KG–10
Enrollment not reported
Treatment & Learning Center-H-INT
Other · Grades KG–12
Enrollment not reported
Fresh Start Treatment & Learning-INT
Other · Grades KG–12
Enrollment not reported
Public schools near LIFE Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Illinois EFE System 340 Other · Clk/Cls/Cmbn/Dglas/Edgr/Mltr/Shlb | KG–12 | 0 | 0.6 mi |
| OnTRACC High · Eastern IL Area of Spec Educ | 12–12 | 0 | 0.6 mi |
| Mattoon High School High · Mattoon CUSD 2 | 09–12 | 888 | 0.8 mi |
| Adult LIFE Academy High · Eastern IL Area of Spec Educ | 09–12 | — | 1.5 mi |
| Franklin Elementary School Other · Mattoon CUSD 2 | PK–PK | 243 | 1.6 mi |
| Treatment & Learning Center-H Other · Eastern IL Area of Spec Educ | KG–12 | — | 9.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about LIFE Academy
What grades does LIFE Academy serve?
LIFE Academy reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in Eastern IL Area of Spec Educ.
How many students attend LIFE Academy?
LIFE Academy reported 0 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 38th percentile among 179 Illinois combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 87 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at LIFE Academy?
The calculated ratio is 0:1, based on 0 students and 32 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is LIFE Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
LIFE Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Eastern IL Area of Spec Educ attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is LIFE Academy in?
LIFE Academy is part of Eastern IL Area of Spec Educ, based in Charleston, IL, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near LIFE Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Eastern Illinois EFE System 340 (0.6 mi), OnTRACC (0.6 mi), Mattoon High School (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.