Cortland Elementary School vs. Littlejohn Elementary School
Should you attend Cortland Elementary School or Littlejohn Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Cortland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Littlejohn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 523 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cortland 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 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower 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 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 362 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Littlejohn 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
523 students
362 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2828 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2407 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
21%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
87
57
Grade 1 Students
85
66
Grade 2 Students
97
60
Grade 3 Students
84
58
Grade 4 Students
90
54
Grade 5 Students
80
67
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
42%
51%
% Black
12%
14%
% White
37%
27%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
8%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
83%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%