Serving 572 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, J Leigh Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 572 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
J Leigh Elementary School's student population of 572 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
572 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of J Leigh Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)47%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)46%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
5%
Hispanic
17%
27%
Black
n/a
17%
White
69%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are J Leigh Elementary School often compared to?
J Leigh Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pennoyer Elementary School, Union Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend J Leigh Elementary School?
572 students attend J Leigh Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of J Leigh Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J Leigh Elementary School?
J Leigh Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does J Leigh Elementary School offer ?
J Leigh Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is J Leigh Elementary School part of?
J Leigh Elementary School is part of Norridge SD 80 School District.
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