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Lorenzo R Smith Elem School

PublicRegular
Pembroke Township, Illinois · Pembroke CCSD 259
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students193
Student:Teacher12.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch92%
Title INo
Lorenzo R Smith Elem School
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
193
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
92%+38.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Primary
Level

Overview

Lorenzo R Smith Elem School is a public primary in Pembroke Township, Illinois. The school enrolls 193 students. It is part of the Pembroke CCSD 259 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
92% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictPembroke CCSD 259
County17091
CityPembroke Township
ZIP60958
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID173114003248

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment193
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino18.2%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian69.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native5.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races6.2%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
18.2%
Black
0.0%
Asian
69.9%
Two+
6.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %92%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)