Serving 310 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 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 310 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
John Jay Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Jay Elementary School is 0.55, 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.
John Jay Elementary School is ranked #2160 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are John Jay Elementary School often compared to?
John Jay Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forest View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend John Jay Elementary School?
310 students attend John Jay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of John Jay Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Jay Elementary School?
John Jay Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does John Jay Elementary School offer ?
John Jay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is John Jay Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 310 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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