Coolidge Elementary School
Tel:
(708) 474-4320
Coolidge Elementary School serves 565 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is equal to the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Coolidge Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Coolidge Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Coolidge Elementary School's student population of 565 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 565 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
Coolidge Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Coolidge Elementary School is 0.66, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1611 out of 3672 schools (Top 50%) | |
| ||
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 32% |
| ||
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 37% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 41% | 26% |
| Black | 39% | 17% |
| White | 16% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.68 |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 65% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 10% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lansing 158 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Coolidge Elementary School is Thornton Fractnl So High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Memorial Junior High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Lester Crawl Primary Center (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lansing Lester Crawl Primary Center Grades: PK-1 | 87 students
0.7 miles
18300 Greenbay Ave
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 474-0149 0.7 PK-1 87 - Lansing Memorial Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 937 students
0.9 miles
2721 Ridge Rd
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 474-2383 0.9 6-8 937 - Lansing Reavis Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 448 students
0.9 miles
17121 Roy St
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 474-8523 0.9 K-5 448 - Lansing Thornton Fractnl So High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,880 student
0.9 miles
18500 Burnham Ave
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 585-2000 0.9 9-12 1,880 - Munster James B Eads Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 526 students
1.0 miles
8001 Harrison Ave
Munster, IN 46321
(219) 836-8635 1.0 K-5 526
School Reviews
Recent Articles
Learn about why technical public high schools are earning attention for their unique career-training opportunities.
In light of an upcoming study on Montessori education in South Carolina, as well as the growing popularity of the Montessori Method in public charter schools, we’ll take a look at the principles behind Montessori education and whether it is an effective method for preparing some students for the professional world or higher education.
Some educators and community leaders are pushing for more math and science at the high school level. Is the move really necessary and if so, how do schools get students more interested in these STEM subjects?
