Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetGet($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetGet(mixed $offset): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 106 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetSet($offset, $value) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetSet(mixed $offset, mixed $value): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 115 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetUnset($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetUnset(mixed $offset): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 130 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::current() should either be compatible with Iterator::current(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 48 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::next() should either be compatible with Iterator::next(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 56 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::rewind() should either be compatible with Iterator::rewind(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 80 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Drivers\Memcached\Item::jsonSerialize() should either be compatible with JsonSerializable::jsonSerialize(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Core/Item/ItemExtendedTrait.php on line 438 Lostant CUSD 425 School District (2026) - Lostant, IL
Public School Review - Established 2003

Lostant CUSD 425 School District

315 W 3rd St
Lostant, IL 61334-9021
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Tel: (815) 368-3392
www.lostantcomets.org

Top Rankings

Lostant CUSD 425 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 63 students in Lostant CUSD 425 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
Public School in Lostant CUSD 425 School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
4,394 Schools
# Students
63 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
5 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeLostant CUSD 425 School DistrictIllinois
Pre-K284
Kind7124
16131
26134
310140
49138
58138
65138
78140
82143
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

District Rank

Lostant CUSD 425 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (IL)
#212 out of 865 school districts
(Top 30%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearLostant CUSD 425 School District
2023#212
2022#172
2021#348
2019#229
2018#330
2017#401
2016#596
2015#279
2014#536
2013#583
2012#484
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

25%
27%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearLostant CUSD 425 School DistrictIllinois
202325%27%
202124%28%
201934%33%
201834%32%
201734%32%
201624%31%
201527%29%
201454%59%
201354%58%
201287%80%
201192%80%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

60-69%
30%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearLostant CUSD 425 School DistrictIllinois
202264%30%
202134%32%
201954%38%
201834%37%
201734%38%
201624%36%
201542%38%
201454%57%
201354%58%
201272%75%
201177%75%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.06
0.69

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearLostant CUSD 425 School DistrictIllinois
20240.060.70
20230.080.70
20200.120.68
20190.120.68
20180.150.67
20170.150.67
20160.120.67
20140.100.66
20130.150.66
20120.060.65
20110.080.66
20090.040.64
20010.020.58
20000.020.57
19990.020.56
19980.040.56
19970.020.54
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2014)

YearLostant CUSD 425 School DistrictIllinois
20141%5%
20132%5%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hispanic
2%
29%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2024)

YearLostant CUSD 425 School DistrictIllinois
20242%28%
20233%27%
20186%26%
20176%26%
20163%26%
20132%24%
20091%22%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Black
n/a
16%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1996-2020)

YearLostant CUSD 425 School DistrictIllinois
20203%17%
20193%17%
20181%17%
20171%17%
20011%21%
20001%21%
19991%21%
19982%21%
19971%20%
19961%21%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% White
97%
45%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)

YearLostant CUSD 425 School DistrictIllinois
202497%45%
202396%45%
2022100%47%
2021100%47%
202094%48%
201994%48%
201892%49%
201792%49%
201694%49%
2015100%49%
201495%50%
201392%50%
201297%51%
201196%51%
2010100%53%
200998%53%
2008100%54%
2007100%55%
2006100%56%
2005100%57%
2004100%57%
2003100%58%
2002100%59%
200199%60%
200099%61%
199999%62%
199898%63%
199799%64%
199699%64%
1995100%65%
1994100%65%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2024)

YearLostant CUSD 425 School DistrictIllinois
20241%4%
20231%4%
20203%4%
20193%4%
20181%3%
20171%3%
20163%3%
20144%3%
20134%3%
20123%3%
20114%3%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $41,921 is higher than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,635 is higher than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$41,381 MM

Total Revenues Trends

YearLostant CUSD 425 School DistrictIllinois
2023$3 MM$15 MM
2022$3 MM$14 MM
2021$3 MM$15 MM
2020$3 MM$14 MM
2019$3 MM$14 MM
2018$3 MM$15 MM
2017$2 MM$13 MM
2016$2 MM$12 MM
2015$2 MM$10 MM
2014$2 MM$12 MM
2012$2 MM$11 MM
2011$2 MM$11 MM
2010$2 MM$10 MM
2009$2 MM$10 MM
2008$2 MM$9 MM
2007$1 MM$9 MM
2006$1 MM$8 MM
2005$1 MM$8 MM
2004$1 MM$8 MM
2003$1 MM$7 MM
2002$1 MM$8 MM
2001$1 MM$7 MM
2000$1 MM$7 MM
1999$1 MM$7 MM
1998$1 MM$6 MM
1997$1 MM$5 MM
1996$1 MM$5 MM
1995$1 MM$5 MM
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending
$2 MM
$39,976 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearLostant CUSD 425 School DistrictIllinois
2023$2 MM$14 MM
2022$2 MM$14 MM
2021$2 MM$14 MM
2020$2 MM$14 MM
2019$2 MM$13 MM
2018$3 MM$14 MM
2017$2 MM$12 MM
2016$2 MM$12 MM
2015$2 MM$11 MM
2014$2 MM$12 MM
2012$2 MM$11 MM
2011$2 MM$11 MM
2010$2 MM$11 MM
2009$2 MM$10 MM
2008$2 MM$9 MM
2007$1 MM$9 MM
2006$1 MM$8 MM
2005$1 MM$8 MM
2004$1 MM$8 MM
2003$1 MM$8 MM
2002$1 MM$8 MM
2001$1 MM$7 MM
2000$1 MM$7 MM
1999$1 MM$6 MM
1998$1 MM$6 MM
1997$1 MM$5 MM
1996$1 MM$5 MM
1995$1 MM$5 MM
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Revenue / Student
$41,921
$22,455

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearLostant CUSD 425 School DistrictIllinois
2023$38,275$17,333
2022$47,304$19,707
2021$47,161$17,764
2020$47,304$19,707
2019$40,397$17,662
2018$44,667$19,255
2017$32,127$17,801
2016$31,538$14,596
2015$22,147$11,118
2014$27,486$13,203
2012$17,396$11,701
2011$17,781$11,859
2010$17,310$11,118
2009$16,617$10,546
2008$16,615$11,298
2007$15,548$10,143
2006$14,435$9,054
2005$18,697$9,158
2004$16,953$8,999
2003$16,437$8,614
2002$13,573$8,976
2001$13,282$8,649
2000$12,189$8,451
1999$11,755$7,697
1998$9,375$5,971
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending / Student
$33,635
$21,692

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearLostant CUSD 425 School DistrictIllinois
2023$30,710$16,251
2022$38,482$19,097
2021$37,839$16,655
2020$38,482$19,097
2019$32,841$17,005
2018$57,614$18,215
2017$29,746$17,235
2016$31,985$14,516
2015$23,206$11,218
2014$23,829$12,904
2012$17,719$11,755
2011$17,740$11,220
2010$18,138$11,218
2009$18,149$10,416
2008$20,011$10,971
2007$14,559$9,827
2006$14,446$8,997
2005$16,145$9,234
2004$14,565$9,089
2003$15,621$9,395
2002$12,553$9,305
2001$11,755$8,562
2000$10,090$8,142
1999$11,455$7,325
1998$10,633$5,848
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Best Lostant CUSD 425 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lostant Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
315 W 3rd St
Lostant, IL 61334
(815) 368-3392
Gr: K-8 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lostant CUSD 425 School District?
Lostant CUSD 425 School District manages 1 public schools serving 63 students.
What is the rank of Lostant CUSD 425 School District?
Lostant CUSD 425 School District is ranked #226 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lostant CUSD 425 School District?
97% of Lostant CUSD 425 School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lostant CUSD 425 School District?
Lostant CUSD 425 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Lostant CUSD 425 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,635 is higher than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.

Recent Articles

AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 63 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Top 30% in IL
  • : 25% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Quick Links

School Search Tools:
School by Type (IL):
Private & Boarding Schools:
State Links:

Most Popular Articles

Top-Ranked Public Schools in the US
Top-Ranked Public Schools in the US
 The Pros and Cons of Mandatory Gym Class in Public Schools
The Pros and Cons of Mandatory Gym Class in Public Schools
Hello Budget Cuts, Goodbye Sports: The Threat to Athletics
Hello Budget Cuts, Goodbye Sports: The Threat to Athletics
 Should Sixth Grade Be in Elementary School or Middle School?
Should Sixth Grade Be in Elementary School or Middle School?
 Education Funding in America (2025 Update)
Education Funding in America (2025 Update)

More Articles

Parenting and Learning Issues
Teaching
Public School Policies
Scholarships
Opinion