John Jay Elementary School vs. Forest View Elementary School
Should you attend John Jay Elementary School or Forest View Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
John Jay Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Forest View Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 364 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John Jay 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 325 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Forest View Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than 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 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
364 students
325 students


% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%


Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
26 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2160 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#777 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30-34%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40-44%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Kindergarten Students
72
55
Grade 1 Students
65
63
Grade 2 Students
54
48
Grade 3 Students
61
64
Grade 4 Students
63
46
Grade 5 Students
49
49
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
9%
34%


% Hispanic
65%
16%


% Black
6%
7%


% White
15%
39%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%


Diversity Score
0.55
0.71


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
46%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
13%

