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Ladd Comm Cons School vs. John F Kennedy Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Ladd Comm Cons School
232 E Cleveland St
Ladd, IL 61329
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
John F Kennedy Elementary School
999 N Strong Ave
Spring Valley, IL 61362
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Ladd Comm Cons School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 191 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ladd Comm Cons School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower 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 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 623 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, John F Kennedy Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
191 students
623 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ladd Comm Cons School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at John F Kennedy Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ladd Comm Cons School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John F Kennedy Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
49 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ladd Comm Cons School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at John F Kennedy Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ladd Comm Cons School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ladd CCSD 94 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 John F Kennedy Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Spring Valley CCSD 99 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

#1767 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#2578 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ladd Comm Cons School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of John F Kennedy Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(22-23 School Year Data)
12%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ladd Comm Cons School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ladd CCSD 94 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 John F Kennedy Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Spring Valley CCSD 99 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in IL)
19%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ladd Comm Cons School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ladd CCSD 94 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 John F Kennedy Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Spring Valley CCSD 99 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Top 50% in IL)
50-54%
(Top 50% in IL)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ladd Comm Cons School by grade.
This chart displays the students of John F Kennedy Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
24
58
Kindergarten Students
23
57
Grade 1 Students
18
69
Grade 2 Students
18
68
Grade 3 Students
18
62
Grade 4 Students
19
61
Grade 5 Students
21
65
Grade 6 Students
20
56
Grade 7 Students
17
68
Grade 8 Students
13
59

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ladd Comm Cons School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ladd CCSD 94 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at John F Kennedy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Spring Valley CCSD 99 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Hispanic
22%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ladd Comm Cons School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ladd CCSD 94 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 John F Kennedy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Spring Valley CCSD 99 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ladd Comm Cons School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ladd CCSD 94 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at John F Kennedy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Spring Valley CCSD 99 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
72%
58%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ladd Comm Cons School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ladd CCSD 94 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 John F Kennedy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Spring Valley CCSD 99 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
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ladd Comm Cons School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ladd CCSD 94 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 John F Kennedy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Spring Valley CCSD 99 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.43
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ladd Comm Cons School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ladd CCSD 94 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 John F Kennedy Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Spring Valley CCSD 99 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
38%
54%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ladd Comm Cons School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ladd CCSD 94 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 John F Kennedy Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Spring Valley CCSD 99 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
6%
22%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ladd Comm Cons School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ladd CCSD 94 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 John F Kennedy Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Spring Valley CCSD 99 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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