Ledgewood Elementary School serves 375 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 75%).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 375 students
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95%
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ledgewood Elementary School's student population of 375 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
375 students
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ledgewood Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥95%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)90-94%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
11%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
78%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.3%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Braves
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IL state average).
How many students attend Ledgewood Elementary School?
375 students attend Ledgewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Ledgewood Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Ledgewood Elementary School offer ?
Ledgewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Ledgewood Elementary School part of?
Ledgewood Elementary School is part of Kinnikinnick CCSD 131 School District.
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