Walter Lawson Childrens Home (2026-27 Profile)

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Walter Lawson Childrens Home

1820 Walter Lawson Dr Loves Park, IL 61111

Tel: (815) 633-6636

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 28 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 28 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Walter Lawson Childrens Home
Kind	2
1	1
3	2
4	1
5	2
6	2
7	3
8	1
9	1
10	1
11	2
12	1
Ungraded	9

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School Motto

Empowering Possibilities, Brightening Futures

Student Body

Total Students

28 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

42%

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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School Notes

Walter Lawson Children's Home is a well designed residence for nonambulatory children who are severely and profoundly handicapped.
Our skilled staff serves as an extended family whose care, concern, and attention provide a warm, homelike atmosphere.
Our attractive, colorful facility reveals both our philosophy and our attention to detail.
We believe that every child is unique and deserves to experience a meaningful and happy life.
We support every child's right to enjoy daily living, share warm social relations, and realize his fullest potential.
We create not only a caring, friendly, and nurturing environment, but also excellent developmental programs that serve each child's special needs.
Our comprehensive nursing and education programs stimulate learning, growth, and self-help skills and provide innovated care for complex medical needs and profound disabilities.

Walter Lawson Children's Home is a well designed residence for nonambulatory children who are severely and profoundly handicapped. Our skilled staff serves as an extended family whose care, concern, and attention provide a warm, homelike atmosphere. Our attractive, colorful facility reveals both our philosophy and our attention to detail. We believe that every child is unique and deserves to experience a meaningful and happy life. We support every child's right to enjoy daily living, share warm social relations, and realize his fullest potential. We create not only a caring, friendly, and nurturing environment, but also excellent developmental programs that serve each child's special needs. Our comprehensive nursing and education programs stimulate learning, growth, and self-help skills and provide innovated care for complex medical needs and profound disabilities.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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