Enrollment
612
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J Leigh Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at J Leigh Elem School
J Leigh Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Norridge, Illinois, enrolling 612 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 612 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 48/100).
17.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Norridge Sd 80 spends $13,465 per pupil, 21% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Norridge's public schools, it stands alongside Pennoyer Elem School (419 students): J Leigh Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.9:1 vs 13.5:1).
Its district, Norridge Sd 80, also runs J Giles Elem School (499 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How J Leigh Elem School compares
J Leigh Elem School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,465
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norridge Sd 80, which includes J Leigh Elem School.
$13,465
Per student
-21%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.2%
State 28.9%
Federal 4.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Norridge
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~612 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Norridge on the city page.
Is J Leigh Elem School a good school?
J Leigh Elem School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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