Lostant Elem School

www.lostantcomets.org

63 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Lostant Elementary School, located in the small village of Lostant, Illinois, serves as a central hub for the local community's PK-8 education. As a small, rural school district, it prioritizes a tight-knit learning environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and a personalized approach to academics. The school focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects while fostering a supportive atmosphere that emphasizes character development and individual student growth.

Despite its size, Lostant Elementary is committed to integrating essential educational resources to prepare its students for the transition to high school. By maintaining close ties with the surrounding community, the school offers a stable and nurturing environment where educators are often deeply invested in the long-term success of their pupils. It serves as a vital institution for families in the area, balancing traditional instructional methods with the evolving needs of its diverse student body.

Total Students

5.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lostant Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	61
Hispanic	1
Two or More	1

White
61 (96.8%)
Hispanic
1 (1.6%)
Two or More
1 (1.6%)

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:	Lostant CUSD 425
Phone:	(815)368-3392
Website:	http://www.lostantcomets.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	63
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
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 2

Kindergarten 7

Grade 1 6

Grade 2 6

Grade 3 10

Grade 4 9

Grade 5 8

Grade 6 5

Grade 7 8

Grade 8 2