J. Giles Elementary School is a middle-grade school overseen by the Norridge School District. The school serves over 500 students in grades 5th-8th, with lower grades served by nearby Leigh School. Giles Elementary boasts a robust, comprehensive academic program designed to help students meet 21st Century learning challenges and demands.
The school is named after James Giles, a local farmer and superintendent of Norridge schools in the late 1800s. Originally a small one-room schoolhouse during the previous century, a larger, four-classroom brick structure was constructed in the 1920s, along with a later, larger annex added in the 1950s.
J Giles Elementary seeks to develop students who are independent, collaborative, and motivated in a learning environment that is safe and positive. The school includes athletic programs in boys and girls softball, soccer, and basketball, as well as yearly dances, field trips, and spirit weeks The school encourages parent involvement in various activities and programs, including an active Parent Teacher Association.
J Giles Elementary School
Public Elementary, Middle School
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Grade 5-8
4251 N Oriole Ave,
Norridge, IL
Norridge School District No. 80
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
55%
Niche Grade
A-
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
30
Full Time Teachers
30
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.9%
GreatSchools Rating
7
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
240:1
Student Diversity
Female
51.4%
Male
48.6%
White
70.4%
Hispanic
20.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.2%
Two or more races
<1%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
8/30/2016
There were many after school activities and sports available in this school. It's hard not to find an extracurricular activity you would like to join.
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List Price Range
$245K - $917K
Homes For Sale
7
Average Home Value
$453,016
Median Lot Size
3,484 Sq Ft
% Renters
21%
Average Household Income
$100,645
% of College Grads
27%
Median Age
46
Average House Size
3,211 Sq Ft
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Choice Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
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- Public
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- Public
Parks in this Area
Norridge Park District
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Pool
Schiller Woods
- Picnic Area
- Multi-Purpose Field
Dunning Read Conservation Area
- Bike Trails
- Trails
Grandparents' Park
Oriole Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
Park No. 580
- Baseball/Softball
- Football
- Soccer
Read Dunning Memorial Park
- Trails
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J Giles Elementary School is a public school for students in grades 5-8 in Norridge, IL, in the Norridge neighborhood, and is served by the Norridge School District No. 80 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 488 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 55% are proficient in reading. J Giles Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $453,016. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ridgewood Community High School, Steinmetz College Prep, William Howard Taft High School, and more. Learn more about what Norridge has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near J Giles Elementary School.