J Leigh Elementary School
Tel:
(708)456-8848
- J Leigh Elementary School serves 614 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- J Leigh Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52%.
Top Placements
J Leigh Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- J Leigh Elementary School's student population of 614 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 614 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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School Comparison
- J Leigh Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of J Leigh Elementary School is 0.39, 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 School Rank | #869 out of 3672 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 32% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 7% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 26% |
| Black | n/a | 17% |
| White | 76% | 48% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 29% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Norridge 80 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to J Leigh Elementary School is Ridgewood Community High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Pennoyer Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Harwood Heights Pennoyer Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 428 students
0.6 miles
5200 N Cumberland
Harwood Heights, IL 60706
(708)456-9094 0.6 PK-8 428 - Chicago Dirksen Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 944 students
0.7 miles
8601 W Foster Ave
Chicago, IL 60656
(773)534-1090 0.7 PK-8 944 - Harwood Heights J Giles Elementary School Grades: 5-8 | 478 students
1.0 miles
4251 N Oriole Ave
Harwood Heights, IL 60706
(708)583-2068 1.0 5-8 478 - Harwood Heights Ridgewood Community High School Grades: 9-12 | 860 students
1.0 miles
7500 W Montrose Ave
Harwood Heights, IL 60706
(708)456-4242 1.0 9-12 860 - Chicago Canty Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 855 students
1.3 miles
3740 N Panama Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773)534-1238 1.3 PK-8 855
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