Serving 392 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, John L Sipley Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than 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 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 392 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John L Sipley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
John L Sipley Elementary School's student population of 392 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
392 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John L Sipley Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John L Sipley Elementary School is 0.74, which is more 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
#862 out of 3426 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
6%
Hispanic
26%
28%
Black
19%
16%
White
39%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is John L Sipley Elementary School's ranking?
John L Sipley Elementary School is ranked #862 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are John L Sipley Elementary School often compared to?
John L Sipley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Goodrich Elementary School, Edgewood Elementary School, Willow Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend John L Sipley Elementary School?
392 students attend John L Sipley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of John L Sipley Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John L Sipley Elementary School?
John L Sipley Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does John L Sipley Elementary School offer ?
John L Sipley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is John L Sipley Elementary School part of?
John L Sipley Elementary School is part of Woodridge SD 68 School District.
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