John Laidlaw Elem School

4072 Forest Ave
Western Springs, IL 60558

www.d101.org

419 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

John Laidlaw Elementary School, located in Western Springs, Illinois, serves students in kindergarten through fifth grade as part of Western Springs School District 101. The school is highly regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. By emphasizing both rigorous instruction and social-emotional development, the school strives to prepare its students for middle school while encouraging them to become responsible and curious lifelong learners.

The school community is characterized by a strong partnership between dedicated faculty, supportive parents, and an engaged local community. John Laidlaw offers a comprehensive curriculum that integrates core subjects with opportunities for enrichment, often utilizing its setting within a quiet, residential neighborhood to create a welcoming atmosphere. With a consistent focus on data-driven instruction and inclusive practices, the school works to ensure that all students receive the individual attention necessary to meet their unique academic and personal goals.

419

Total Students

35.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Laidlaw Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	370
Hispanic	29
Black	2
Asian	4
Two or More	14

White
370 (88.3 %)
Hispanic
29 (6.9 %)
Two or More
14 (3.3 %)
Asian
4 (1.0 %)
Black
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Western Springs SD 101
Phone:	(708)246-7673
Website:	http://www.d101.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	419
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 8

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 61