Norridge SD 80 School District

8151 W Lawrence Ave
Norridge, IL 60706-3136
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Norridge SD 80 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 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,111 students in Norridge SD 80 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Norridge SD 80 School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% 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
2 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
1,111 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
75 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Norridge SD 80 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.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#207 out of 865 school districts
(Top 30%)
28%
27%
51%
30%
54%
50%
(2022-23)
23.4%
29.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
6%
% Hispanic
19%
29%
% Black
n/a
16%
% White
69%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,837 in this school district is less 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 $11,815 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,837
$22,455
Spending / Student
$11,815
$21,692

Best Norridge SD 80 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
J Giles Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4251 N Oriole Ave
Harwood Heights, IL 60706
(708) 453-4847
Gr: 5-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
J Leigh Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8151 W Lawrence Ave
Harwood Heights, IL 60706
(708) 583-2068
Gr: PK-4 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Norridge SD 80 School District?
Norridge SD 80 School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,111 students.
What is the rank of Norridge SD 80 School District?
Norridge SD 80 School District is ranked #209 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 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Norridge SD 80 School District?
69% of Norridge SD 80 School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Norridge SD 80 School District?
Norridge SD 80 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Norridge SD 80 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,815 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,111 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 30% in IL
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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