J Leigh Elementary School
Tel:
(708)456-8848
- J Leigh Elementary School serves 494 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 37% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 56% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 51%.
School Overview
- J Leigh Elementary School's student population of 494 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 494 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- J Leigh Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of J Leigh Elementary School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #612 out of 3,544 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 5% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 26% |
| Black | n/a | 17% |
| White | 84% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.28 | 0.32 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Norridge SD 80 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is Pennoyer Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Pennoyer Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
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Grades: PK-8 | 403 students
0.6 miles
5200 N Cumberland
Harwood Heights, IL 60706
(708)456-9094 0.6 PK-8 403 - Chicago Dirksen Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 872 students
0.7 miles
8601 W Foster Ave
Chicago, IL 60656
(773)534-1090 0.7 PK-8 872 - Harwood Heights J Giles Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 623 students
1.0 miles
4251 N Oriole Ave
Harwood Heights, IL 60706
(708)583-2068 1.0 PK-8 623 - Harwood Heights Ridgewood Community High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 846 students
1.0 miles
7500 W Montrose Ave
Harwood Heights, IL 60706
(708)456-4242 1.0 9-12 846 - Chicago Canty Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 849 students
1.3 miles
3740 N Panama Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(773)534-1238 1.3 PK-8 849
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