John Laidlaw Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Western Springs, Illinois 60558 · Western Springs SD 101
#64 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#3230 of 50,301 nationally
About John Laidlaw Elem School
John Laidlaw Elem School is a public elementary located in Western Springs, in the Western Springs SD 101 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 380 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 83.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 64th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is math proficiency (88th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (78th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 380.
There are 4 schools in Western Springs; John Laidlaw Elem School ranks 3rd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)74%
- Reading proficiency (30%)68%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)12.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for John Laidlaw Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 12.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 68%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 74%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near John Laidlaw Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
McClure Jr High School
Western Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
469 students · 793 m away
Field Park Elem School
Western Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
278 students · 1.1 km away
The Lane Elem School
Hinsdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
345 students · 1.4 km away
Forest Hills Elem School
Western Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
289 students · 1.9 km away
Hinsdale Middle School
Hinsdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
755 students · 2.3 km away
Lyons Twp High Sch
La Grange · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,706 students · 2.3 km away
Park Junior High School
La Grange Park · Public middle · Grades 7–8
661 students · 2.3 km away
Ogden Ave Elem School
La Grange · Public elementary · Grades K–6
563 students · 2.6 km away
Monroe Elem School
Hinsdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
325 students · 2.7 km away
Oak Elem School
Hinsdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
446 students · 2.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
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380 students
Washington Elem School
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379 students
Crete Elementary School
Crete · Public elementary · Grades K–5
381 students
Oakton Elem School
Evanston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
379 students
Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School
Lombard · Public elementary · Grades K–5
381 students
Frequently asked questions
Is John Laidlaw Elem School a good school?
John Laidlaw Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 83.3 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #64 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does John Laidlaw Elem School rank in Illinois?
John Laidlaw Elem School ranks #64 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #3230 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend John Laidlaw Elem School?
John Laidlaw Elem School had 380 students in 2025.
Is John Laidlaw Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
John Laidlaw Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near John Laidlaw Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of John Laidlaw Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.