Jane Addams Elementary School

910 Division St
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 378 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jane Addams 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 378 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 21%
  • : 30%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Jane Addams Elementary School's student population of 378 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
378 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Jane Addams Elementary School is 0.54, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
(18-19)
21%
33%
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(18-19)
30%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jane Addams Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
63%
27%
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Black
7%
17%
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White
4%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
25%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.54
This chart display the diversity score of Jane Addams Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Jane Addams Elementary School?
378 students attend Jane Addams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Jane Addams Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jane Addams Elementary School?
Jane Addams Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jane Addams Elementary School offer ?
Jane Addams Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Jane Addams Elementary School part of?
Jane Addams Elementary School is part of Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 378 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 21%
  • : 30%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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