Serving 356 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 equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 356 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 72%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Littlejohn 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 Littlejohn Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Littlejohn Elementary School?
356 students attend Littlejohn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Littlejohn Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Littlejohn Elementary School?
Littlejohn Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Littlejohn Elementary School offer ?
Littlejohn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Littlejohn Elementary School part of?
The teachers are so nice the kids there have fun and are very kind i went there it was amazing because the people and the teachers were the best i had to move away in 2nd grade and I miss it and I want your kid to be able to gave that same feeling because they deserve it so much!!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Olivia Trotter
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 356 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 72%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
