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2 schools in ISU Laboratory Schools

Illinois · 1,083 students · 1 city

Across ISU Laboratory Schools (Illinois), 2 public K-12 schools serve approximately 1,083 students, an average of 542 per school.

4-year change in ISU Laboratory Schools

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,083
+86 (+9%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How ISU Laboratory Schools ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn IllinoisIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,083#326 of 508#6,646 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
2#456 of 508N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
11.5:1#78 of 506#1,495 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
7.0%#456 of 456#8,038 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
47.8%#171 of 341#3,231 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside ISU Laboratory Schools

Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 1,039 to 1,083 students (up 4%) and from 86 to 94 full-time teachers (up 9%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
University High SchoolNormalHigh09-12624
Thomas Metcalf SchoolNormalElementaryPK-08459

About ISU Laboratory Schools

As a small district in Illinois, ISU Laboratory Schools serves 1,083 students across 2 schools.

On the level-by-level breakdown, ISU Laboratory Schools covers 1 elementary and 1 high school.

Average enrollment per school in ISU Laboratory Schools is about 542, higher than the Illinois average of roughly 480.

Over the past 4-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,083 students, grew 9% from the 997 reported in SY 2020-21.

In the discussion threads here, the community for ISU Laboratory Schools discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does ISU Laboratory Schools run?
ISU Laboratory Schools has 2 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 1,083 students in Illinois.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in ISU Laboratory Schools?
ISU Laboratory Schools includes 1 elementary school and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in ISU Laboratory Schools?
University High School is the largest public school in ISU Laboratory Schools by enrollment, with approximately 624 students.
What grade levels does ISU Laboratory Schools serve?
ISU Laboratory Schools serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 2 schools.