Serving 412 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John Laidlaw Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 412 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Math Proficiency: 74%
- Reading Proficiency: 68%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Laidlaw Elementary School's student population of 412 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
412 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of John Laidlaw Elementary School is 0.22, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)74%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)68%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
6%
27%
Black
n/a
17%
White
88%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are John Laidlaw Elementary School often compared to?
John Laidlaw Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forest Hills Elementary School, Field Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend John Laidlaw Elementary School?
412 students attend John Laidlaw Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of John Laidlaw Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Laidlaw Elementary School?
John Laidlaw Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does John Laidlaw Elementary School offer ?
John Laidlaw Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is John Laidlaw Elementary School part of?
John Laidlaw Elementary School is part of Western Springs SD 101 School District.
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