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Fairview South Elementary School vs. Jane Stenson School

Should you attend Fairview South Elementary School or Jane Stenson School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Fairview South Elementary School
7040 Laramie Ave
Skokie, IL 60077
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Jane Stenson School
9201 Lockwood Ave
Skokie, IL 60077
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Fairview South Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 707 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Fairview South Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 346 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jane Stenson School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-5
Total Students
707 students
346 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fairview South Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Jane Stenson School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fairview South Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jane Stenson School.
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fairview South Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Jane Stenson School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fairview South Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fairview SD 72 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Jane Stenson School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Skokie SD 68 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#529 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
#1140 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fairview South Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Jane Stenson School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
38%
(Top 30% in IL)
30-34%
(Top 30% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fairview South Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fairview SD 72 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jane Stenson School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Skokie SD 68 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
54%
(Top 10% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fairview South Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fairview SD 72 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jane Stenson School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Skokie SD 68 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 20% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Fairview South Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Jane Stenson School by grade.
Pre-K Students
10
-
Kindergarten Students
62
63
Grade 1 Students
57
44
Grade 2 Students
81
57
Grade 3 Students
82
60
Grade 4 Students
82
61
Grade 5 Students
80
61
Grade 6 Students
85
-
Grade 7 Students
90
-
Grade 8 Students
78
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
29%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Fairview South Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fairview SD 72 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Jane Stenson School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Skokie SD 68 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fairview South Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fairview SD 72 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Jane Stenson School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Skokie SD 68 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fairview South Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fairview SD 72 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Jane Stenson School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Skokie SD 68 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
46%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fairview South Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fairview SD 72 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Jane Stenson School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Skokie SD 68 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fairview South Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fairview SD 72 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Jane Stenson School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Skokie SD 68 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.69
0.77
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fairview South Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fairview SD 72 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Jane Stenson School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Skokie SD 68 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
39%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fairview South Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fairview SD 72 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Jane Stenson School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Skokie SD 68 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fairview South Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fairview SD 72 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Jane Stenson School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Skokie SD 68 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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