School Overview
James Leigh Elementary School, located at 8151 W. Lawrence Ave in Norridge, Illinois, serves as a primary educational institution within the Norridge School District 80. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early grades, focusing on foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a lifelong love for learning. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside character education, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success and responsible citizenship.

As a central part of the Norridge community, J. Leigh Elementary places a strong emphasis on the partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood. The school environment is characterized by a commitment to inclusive practices, ensuring that students receive the necessary support to meet individual learning goals. Through various extracurricular activities, school-wide events, and a focus on collaborative teaching, the administration and staff work to create a nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential within a safe and structured setting.
612
Total Students
43.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J Leigh Elem School
Demographic Student Count
White421
Hispanic113
Asian69
Two or More9
  • White
    421 (68.8%)
  • Hispanic
    113 (18.5%)
  • Asian
    69 (11.3%)
  • Two or More
    9 (1.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Norridge SD 80
Phone: (708)583-2068
Website: http://www.norridge80.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 612
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 43.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 78
Kindergarten 70
Grade 1 106
Grade 2 102
Grade 3 125
Grade 4 131

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for J Leigh Elem School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten78
Kindergarten70
Grade 1106
Grade 2102
Grade 3125
Grade 4131
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for J Leigh Elem School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female30249.3%
Male31050.7%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)