Serving 441 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Jane Addams 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 21% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 441 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Math Proficiency: 21%
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50% in IL)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jane Addams Elementary School's student population of 441 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
441 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jane Addams Elementary School is 0.32, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
82%
28%
Black
8%
16%
White
5%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Jane Addams Elementary School?
441 students attend Jane Addams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Jane Addams Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jane Addams Elementary School?
Jane Addams Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jane Addams Elementary School offer ?
Jane Addams Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Jane Addams Elementary School part of?
Jane Addams Elementary School is part of Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 School District.
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