Ledgewood Elementary School serves 426 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95%
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ledgewood Elementary School's student population of 426 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
426 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ledgewood Elementary School is 0.31, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥95%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)90-94%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
6%
27%
Black
2%
17%
White
83%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IL state average).
How many students attend Ledgewood Elementary School?
426 students attend Ledgewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Ledgewood Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ledgewood Elementary School?
Ledgewood Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ledgewood Elementary School offer ?
Ledgewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Ledgewood Elementary School part of?
Ledgewood Elementary School is part of Kinnikinnick CCSD 131 School District.
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