- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Norridge, IL
J Leigh Elem School
Federal NCES profile for J Leigh Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172865003008
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J Leigh Elem School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Norridge · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 612
- students enrolled
J Leigh Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J Leigh Elem School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Norridge, IL.
School address
District: Norridge Sd 80 · Illinois
NCES ID 172865003008 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
J Leigh Elem School held near 622 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 41.0 → 41.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 172865003008 · Norridge, IL Other · MID · TRAD
612 enr · 14.9:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: J Giles Elem School (499 students)
J Leigh Elem School held near 622 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 41.0 → 41.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How J Leigh Elem School compares
J Leigh Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 612 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
612
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Illinois - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,497
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
Asian 11.3%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: White at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, J Leigh Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Norridge Sd 80 reports $13,497 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J Leigh Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Giles Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J Leigh Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Norridge
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~612 students)
Frequently asked questions about J Leigh Elem School
How many students attend J Leigh Elem School?
J Leigh Elem School has 612 students enrolled. It is a public school in Norridge, IL. CCD year-over-year: 613 (2022-23) → 622 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J Leigh Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at J Leigh Elem School is 14.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J Leigh Elem School?
The largest demographic group at J Leigh Elem School is White at 68.8% of enrollment, in Norridge, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J Leigh Elem School?
J Leigh Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does J Leigh Elem School rank among public schools in Norridge?
By Resource Investment Index, J Leigh Elem School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Norridge, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Norridge Sd 80?
Besides J Leigh Elem School, Norridge Sd 80 also operates J Giles Elem School (499 students). See the Norridge Sd 80 district page for the complete list.