Jane Addams Elementary School

10 Babiak Ln
Springfield, IL 62702
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 261 students in grades Kindergarten-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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 261 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jane Addams Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Jane Addams Elementary School's student population of 261 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
261 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Jane Addams Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jane Addams Elementary School is 0.63, 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
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State Level (IL)
#2884 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
28%
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10-14%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
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Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
1%
27%
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Black
51%
17%
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White
29%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.63
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
82%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
22%
27%
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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 is Jane Addams Elementary School's ranking?
Jane Addams Elementary School is ranked #2884 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Jane Addams Elementary School often compared to?
Jane Addams Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Feitshans Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Jane Addams Elementary School?
261 students attend Jane Addams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Jane Addams Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jane Addams Elementary School?
Jane Addams Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jane Addams Elementary School offer ?
Jane Addams Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Jane Addams Elementary School part of?
Jane Addams Elementary School is part of Springfield SD 186 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 261 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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