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
16:1
Math Proficiency
33%
Reading Proficiency
70%
Niche Grade
A-
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
70%
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Math Proficiency
33%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
31
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Full Time Teachers
31
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Teachers in First or Second Year
5.9%
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GreatSchools Rating
7
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Science
53.8%
State Average
43%
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Math
32.8%
State Average
38.5%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
240:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
51%
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Female
49%
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White
68.6%
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Hispanic
18.6%
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Asian
10.9%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
8/30/2016
I always enjoyed every teacher I had throughout my elementary school years. They made me feel welcomed and ready to learn.
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List Price Range
$266K - $1M
Homes For Sale
18
Average Home Value
$474,680
Median Lot Size
3,484 Sq Ft
% Renters
21%
Average Household Income
$100,645
% of College Grads
27%
Median Age
46
Average House Size
3,232 Sq Ft
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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 16:1. Academic records show that 33% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 70% 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 $474,680. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ridgewood Community High School, Steinmetz College Prep, 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.