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Elsie C Johnson Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 380 students

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Posted February 15, 2010

Some of the teachers can be cold, but my kids love the school. Mr. Aleman always says hello to us. He seems to know what is going on and that impresses me because he is a young principal.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 12, 2010

This is a great school. I feel that the principal has the community concerns at heart. The teachers care about the kids. Mr. Aleman does a great job of seeing that the kids are being cared for and that the teachers are working with the parents. Good job, everyone!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 19, 2009

My son has just started at this school this fall, and I couldn't be happier with the school staff.
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Posted April 20, 2009

This school is incredible. I have 2 kids, 1 of which is graduating this year and the other has been at Elsie Johnson since kindergarten, now going into 5th grade. I have not 1 complaint about the school. I wish this school went through 8th grade. The teachers and staff are wonderful in every way
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 22, 2008

This school should be higher rated than it is. The teachers & staff area phenomenal! I have a child with autism and Mrs. Strum cannot be topped! I constantly hear of parents in other schools having problems with special needs being addressed. Here at Elsie J we are listened to and our concerns are always addressed. A wonderful school in a great area!
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Posted May 31, 2008

My child attends this school and I can not believe that it is only rated a 6. My child has been with this school for 4-years and we can't complain. The principal is excellent and the staff is very caring! Thank you Elsie Johnson for everything!
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Posted March 31, 2007

Throw the ratings out the window, this school is awesome! You can't find a better in tune and caring principal then Kathy Radcliffe. We have children on both ends of the spectrum and both have have their needs more than met. If you don't get involved with school activities it's your own fault and your cheating your child as there is always something to do. The school is in a great nice safe neighborhood.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

197 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

197 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
79%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

197 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

197 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
69%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
74%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

197 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

197 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
72%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students93%
Female100%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanic83%
Multiracialn/a
White96%
Low income85%
Non-low income97%
Students with disabilities (IEP)91%
Students without disabilities94%
English language learners83%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students83%
Female96%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanic75%
Multiracialn/a
White73%
Low income70%
Non-low income90%
Students with disabilities (IEP)46%
Students without disabilities92%
English language learners72%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students83%
Female77%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asian92%
Hispanic67%
Multiracialn/a
White88%
Low income75%
Non-low income87%
Students with disabilities (IEP)83%
Students without disabilities82%
English language learners74%

Reading

All Students75%
Female73%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asian83%
Hispanic67%
Multiracialn/a
White83%
Low income75%
Non-low income74%
Students with disabilities (IEP)33%
Students without disabilities84%
English language learners63%

Science

All Students79%
Female77%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asian75%
Hispanic80%
Multiracialn/a
White88%
Low income79%
Non-low income80%
Students with disabilities (IEP)100%
Students without disabilities75%
English language learners68%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students86%
Female91%
Male82%
Black70%
Asian100%
Hispanic85%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White93%
Low income78%
Non-low income91%
Students with disabilities (IEP)67%
Students without disabilities90%
English language learners88%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students82%
Female82%
Male82%
Black70%
Asian94%
Hispanic62%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Low income74%
Non-low income86%
Students with disabilities (IEP)50%
Students without disabilities88%
English language learners69%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 42% 53%
Hispanic 27% 21%
Asian/Pacific Islander 21% 4%
Black 9% 19%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1380 Nautilus Ln
Hanover Park, IL 60133
Phone: (630) 830-8770

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