Serving 885 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Leggee Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 885 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Leggee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Leggee Elementary School's student population of 885 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
885 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
School Rankings
Leggee Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leggee Elementary School is 0.51, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#520 out of 3426 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
10%
6%
Hispanic
18%
28%
Black
4%
16%
White
67%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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 is Leggee Elementary School's ranking?
Leggee Elementary School is ranked #520 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Leggee Elementary School often compared to?
Leggee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gary D Wright Elementary School, Mackeben Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Leggee Elementary School?
885 students attend Leggee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Leggee Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leggee Elementary School?
Leggee Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Leggee Elementary School offer ?
Leggee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Leggee Elementary School part of?
Leggee Elementary School is part of Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158 School District.
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