Serving 358 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, John L Sipley Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 25-29% (which is approximately equal to 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 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 358 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 61%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
John L Sipley Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John L Sipley Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend John L Sipley Elementary School?
358 students attend John L Sipley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of John L Sipley Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John L Sipley Elementary School?
John L Sipley Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does John L Sipley Elementary School offer ?
John L Sipley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is John L Sipley Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 358 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 61%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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