Serving 420 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John Laidlaw Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher 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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 420 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Laidlaw Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
John Laidlaw Elementary School's student population of 420 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
420 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
John Laidlaw Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Laidlaw Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#155 out of 3542 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
8%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
86%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Laidlaw Elementary School's ranking?
John Laidlaw Elementary School is ranked #155 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are John Laidlaw Elementary School often compared to?
John Laidlaw Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Field Park Elementary School, Forest Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend John Laidlaw Elementary School?
420 students attend John Laidlaw Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of John Laidlaw Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Laidlaw Elementary School?
John Laidlaw Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does John Laidlaw Elementary School offer ?
John Laidlaw Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is John Laidlaw Elementary School part of?
John Laidlaw Elementary School is part of Western Springs SD 101 School District.
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