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 435 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 higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 622 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 13:1.
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
435 students
622 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
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
32
61
Kindergarten Students
31
92
Grade 1 Students
44
102
Grade 2 Students
42
126
Grade 3 Students
45
127
Grade 4 Students
44
114
Grade 5 Students
44
-
Grade 6 Students
55
-
Grade 7 Students
38
-
Grade 8 Students
60
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
11%
% Hispanic
17%
18%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
70%
69%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
