4072 Forest Ave
Western Springs, IL 60558
(School attendance zone shown in map)
John Laidlaw Elementary School serves 422 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2018-19 school year.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 422 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • 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 422 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
422 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of John Laidlaw Elementary School is 0.15, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
74%
33%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
68%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of John Laidlaw 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
n/a
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
3%
27%
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Black
1%
17%
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White
92%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.15
This chart display the diversity score of John Laidlaw Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
44%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in John Laidlaw Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 2020-2021 (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?

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?

422 students attend John Laidlaw Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

92% of John Laidlaw Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.

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 School District 101.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 422 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 74%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 68%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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