J Leigh Elementary School

8151 W Lawrence Ave
Harwood Heights, IL 60706
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 622 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%).
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 40% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 622 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 47% (Top 1% in IL)
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

J Leigh Elementary School's student population of 622 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
622 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of J Leigh Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
(18-19)
47%
33%
40%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
6%
Hispanic
18%
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
69%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.48
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend J Leigh Elementary School?
622 students attend J Leigh Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of J Leigh Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, and 2% 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 13:1.
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 622 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 47% (Top 1%)
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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