Littlejohn Elementary School vs. Cortland Elementary School
Should you attend Littlejohn Elementary School or Cortland 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
Littlejohn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Cortland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 361 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Littlejohn 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower 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 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 505 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cortland 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (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 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
361 students
505 students
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2689 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2983 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
6-9%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
9%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
60
75
Grade 1 Students
57
87
Grade 2 Students
60
89
Grade 3 Students
58
91
Grade 4 Students
60
80
Grade 5 Students
66
83
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
49%
41%
% Black
13%
12%
% White
30%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
