IllinoisSchoolsAmerican School

American School

PrivateSpecial educationGrades 612
Lansing, Illinois · Nonsectarian
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students3,007
Student:Teacher84.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch
Title INo

Race / Ethnicity Breakdown

American School's enrollment is predominantly white (54.1%).

3,007students
White54.1%
Hispanic / Latino5.7%
Black / African American6.1%
Asian26.2%
Two or More7.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2022).

Gender Distribution

Female1,586
Male1,421

Understanding These Numbers

NCES race/ethnicity categories

The National Center for Education Statistics reports race/ethnicity using seven mutually exclusive categories, aligned with the U.S. Census. Hispanic ethnicity is reported separately from race.

Diversity and school quality are distinct

A school's demographic profile reflects its neighborhood and district boundaries, not its academic quality. Use these numbers for context, not as a quality signal.

English Language Learners

ELL students are entitled to language support services under federal law. A higher ELL % often reflects a school serving a multilingual immigrant community.

IEP / Special Education

IEP percentages reflect students receiving specialized instruction under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This includes a wide range of learning, physical, and developmental needs.