Serving 274 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Juliette Low Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 274 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Juliette Low Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Juliette Low Elementary School's student population of 274 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
274 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Preparing Students to be Successful for Life
School Rankings
Juliette Low Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Juliette Low Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1807 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
12%
6%
Hispanic
46%
29%
Black
5%
16%
White
33%
45%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.6%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Juliette Low Elementary School's ranking?
Juliette Low Elementary School is ranked #1807 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Juliette Low Elementary School often compared to?
Juliette Low Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dryden Elementary School, Westgate Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Juliette Low Elementary School?
274 students attend Juliette Low Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Juliette Low Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Juliette Low Elementary School?
Juliette Low Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Juliette Low Elementary School offer ?
Juliette Low Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Juliette Low Elementary School part of?
Juliette Low Elementary School is part of Community Cons SD 59 School District.
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