Serving 505 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J Covington Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 505 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
J Covington Elementary School's student population of 505 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
505 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
J Covington Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J Covington Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1999 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
58%
28%
Black
4%
16%
White
35%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J Covington Elementary School's ranking?
J Covington Elementary School is ranked #1999 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend J Covington Elementary School?
505 students attend J Covington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of J Covington Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J Covington Elementary School?
J Covington Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does J Covington Elementary School offer ?
J Covington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is J Covington Elementary School part of?
J Covington Elementary School is part of Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 School District.
School Calendar
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Date
First Day of Student Attendance (EARLY DISMISSAL 11:30AM)
August 20, 2025 (Wednesday)
COV-Kdg First Day
August 22, 2025 (Friday)
Spring Break (NO SCHOOL)
March 23, 2026 (Monday)
Spring Break (NO SCHOOL)
March 24, 2026 (Tuesday)
Spring Break (NO SCHOOL)
March 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
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