Spencer Loomis Elementary School

www.lz95.org/schools/spencer_loomis_elementary/spencer_loomis_elementary_

516 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Spencer Loomis Elementary School, located in the affluent suburb of Hawthorn Woods, Illinois, serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade as part of Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95. Known for its strong academic reputation, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances rigorous core curriculum with social-emotional development. It benefits from a highly engaged parent community and a dedicated faculty, both of which contribute to an environment that consistently ranks among the top-performing elementary schools in the state.

Beyond academics, Spencer Loomis emphasizes character building and community involvement, fostering a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for its student body. The school is well-regarded for its modern facilities and proactive approach to integrating technology into the classroom, preparing students for successful transitions to middle school. By prioritizing both individual student growth and collaborative learning, the school remains a cornerstone of the Hawthorn Woods community, reflecting the district’s commitment to excellence and high achievement.

516

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Spencer Loomis Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	370
Hispanic	29
Black	8
Asian	87
Two or More	19
American Indian	3

White
370 (71.7%)
Asian
87 (16.9%)
Hispanic
29 (5.6%)
Two or More
19 (3.7%)
Black
8 (1.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lake Zurich CUSD 95
Phone:	(847)719-3300
Website:	http://www.lz95.org/schools/spencer_loomis_elementary/spencer_loomis_elementary_
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	516
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 10

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 83