Serving 389 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). 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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 389 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (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
School Overview
John Jay Elementary School's student population of 389 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 54% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
389 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
John Jay Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Jay Elementary School is 0.50, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2046 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
7%
6%
Hispanic
69%
29%
Black
6%
16%
White
13%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Jay Elementary School's ranking?
John Jay Elementary School is ranked #2046 out of 3,542 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, Indian Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% 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?
389 students attend John Jay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of John Jay Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 3% 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 13:1.
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?
John Jay Elementary School is part of Community Cons SD 59 School District.
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