Excellent
#139 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 4% in state
John Laidlaw Elem School
Elementary School · Western Springs Sd 101 · Western Springs, IL
A Western Springs Sd 101 elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4072 Forest Ave, Western Springs, IL 60558
- Math 74% proficient (2019)
- Reading 63% proficient (2022)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John Laidlaw Elem School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2017, to 63% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: Average280/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Western Springs), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$218,839
Median home value
$691,300
Median rent
$1,932/mo
College educated
82%
Homeownership
95.5%
Poverty rate
2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60558; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinsdale Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 137 | Compare → |
| Montessori School of Western SpringsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.5 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Field Park Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 273 | Compare → |
| The Lane Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.7 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 342 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Western Springs Sd 101
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $17,700NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
John Laidlaw Elem School is listed in Western Springs SD 101; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John Laidlaw Elem School
John Laidlaw Elem School is a public elementary school in Western Springs, IL, part of Western Springs Sd 101, serving approximately 420 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #139 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John Laidlaw Elem School
What grades does John Laidlaw Elem School serve?
John Laidlaw Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend John Laidlaw Elem School?
John Laidlaw Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 420 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Laidlaw Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Laidlaw Elem School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John Laidlaw Elem School rank in IL?
John Laidlaw Elem School ranks #139 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is John Laidlaw Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
John Laidlaw Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at John Laidlaw Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John Laidlaw Elem School has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is John Laidlaw Elem School a charter school?
No, John Laidlaw Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John Laidlaw Elem School a Title I school?
No, John Laidlaw Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 420
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.9%
- Phone
- (708) 246-7673
- Area population (ZIP 60558)
- 13,353
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60558; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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