Serving 172 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jamaica Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
172 students
Showing 2007–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2007–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)10-14%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2007–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
96%
45%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2003–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
43%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Jamaica CUSD 12 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Jamaica Elementary School?
172 students attend Jamaica Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Jamaica Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jamaica Elementary School?
Jamaica Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jamaica Elementary School offer ?
Jamaica Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Jamaica Elementary School part of?
Jamaica Elementary School is part of Jamaica CUSD 12 School District.
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