At a glance
Reported students
380
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
53rd percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
334.5
John Laidlaw Elem School: 380 reported students.
State peer staffing position
38th percentile
12.3:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 422
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.6:1
What the reported data says about John Laidlaw Elem School
John Laidlaw Elem School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Western Springs. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Western Springs SD 101. NCES reports 380 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 53rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.3:1, close to the Illinois median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (85.3%) and multiracial (9.5%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking John Laidlaw Elem School
- 1How do the reported 12.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 31 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White85.3%
- Hispanic3.2%
- Black0.8%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Western Springs SD 101
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Forest Hills Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
289 reported students
Field Park Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
278 reported students
McClure Jr High School
Middle · Grades 06–08
469 reported students
Public schools near John Laidlaw Elem School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Field Park Elem School Elementary · Western Springs SD 101 | KG–05 | 278 | 0.7 mi |
| The Lane Elem School Elementary · Hinsdale CCSD 181 | KG–05 | 345 | 0.8 mi |
| Forest Hills Elem School Elementary · Western Springs SD 101 | PK–05 | 289 | 1.2 mi |
| Ogden Ave Elem School Elementary · La Grange SD 102 | KG–06 | 563 | 1.6 mi |
| Monroe Elem School Elementary · Hinsdale CCSD 181 | KG–05 | 325 | 1.7 mi |
| Oak Elem School Elementary · Hinsdale CCSD 181 | PK–05 | 446 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about John Laidlaw Elem School
What grades does John Laidlaw Elem School serve?
John Laidlaw Elem School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Western Springs SD 101.
How many students attend John Laidlaw Elem School?
John Laidlaw Elem School reported 380 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 53rd percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 422 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at John Laidlaw Elem School?
The calculated ratio is 12.3:1, based on 380 students and 31 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is John Laidlaw Elem School a public, charter, or magnet school?
John Laidlaw Elem School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Western Springs SD 101 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is John Laidlaw Elem School in?
John Laidlaw Elem School is part of Western Springs SD 101, based in Western Springs, IL, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near John Laidlaw Elem School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Field Park Elem School (0.7 mi), The Lane Elem School (0.8 mi), Forest Hills Elem School (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.