John Laidlaw Elementary School vs. Forest Hills Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
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).
Serving 299 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Forest Hills 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 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
412 students
299 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
70-74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
11
5
Kindergarten Students
55
45
Grade 1 Students
75
49
Grade 2 Students
66
62
Grade 3 Students
84
45
Grade 4 Students
59
51
Grade 5 Students
62
42
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
6%
7%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
88%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
1%