Pennoyer Elementary is a Pre-K through 8th-grade school serving the areas of Norridge, Harwood Heights, and Norwood Park. The school currently enrolls over 525 students with an emphasis on inclusion, empowerment, and individual growth. Pennoyer seeks to create responsible and respectful citizens who think both creatively and critically.
Named after the Pennoyer family, who was instrumental in the development of the Norridge community in the late 19th century, the school was founded in 1893 with classes taking place in the Pennoyer home. Later, a small schoolhouse was built nearby. While numerous additions and renovations of the original schoolhouse occurred over the next 50 years, a new building was built in the current location opening in 1956.
Pennoyer seeks to empower students toward individual success. A dynamic learning environment focuses on the whole child amid a strong community and culture dedicated to learning. Pennoyer strives to allow both students and parents to take an active role in the educational process. Students are encouraged to take risks and increase their problem-solving skills.
Pennoyer Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
5200 N Cumberland Ave,
Norridge, IL
School Details
Head of School
Gina Sierra
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
54%
Niche Grade
B+
A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
54%
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Math Proficiency
37%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
34
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Full Time Teachers
34
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Teachers in First or Second Year
6.5%
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GreatSchools Rating
5
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Science
39.3%
State Average
43%
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Math
37%
State Average
38.5%
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Student Diversity
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Male
52.3%
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Female
47.7%
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White
65.9%
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Hispanic
18.9%
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Asian
9.8%
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Two or more races
4.8%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/2/2022
the school is out of date and the teachers are out of control especially the science teacher. The school is probably older than the vikings.
GreatSchools Reviews
4/21/2026
Pennoyer is a great school with amazing teacher.
3/3/2024
Pennoyer is a great school with amazing teachers who truly care about their students.
2/27/2024
We’ve had wonderful teachers. The principal is very involved and caring. He takes issues seriously and is very responsive. I’m looking forward to the construction updates. I would definitely recommend
1/29/2024
They say it takes a village to raise a child and Pennoyer is our village. Our child just started their public education journey and the staff has been extremely supportive and communicative through a number of bumps along the way in academics and behavior- instead of just pointing blame they have wo...
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Average Home Value
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Median Lot Size
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Pennoyer Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-8 located at 5200 N Cumberland Ave in Norridge, in the Norridge neighborhood. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 401 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 54% are proficient in reading. Pennoyer Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $465,883. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ridgewood Community High School, William Howard Taft High School, East Leyden High School, and more. Learn more about what Norridge has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pennoyer Elementary School.