Pennoyer Elementary School vs. J Leigh Elementary School
Should you attend Pennoyer Elementary School or J Leigh 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
Overview
Serving 442 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pennoyer Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 613 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, J Leigh Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-4
Total Students
442 students
613 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1129 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
n/a
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
30
56
Kindergarten Students
34
88
Grade 1 Students
41
126
Grade 2 Students
39
124
Grade 3 Students
47
105
Grade 4 Students
43
114
Grade 5 Students
49
-
Grade 6 Students
39
-
Grade 7 Students
60
-
Grade 8 Students
60
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
8%
11%
% Hispanic
18%
17%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
71%
69%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
