Summary:
The city of Stickney, Illinois is home to two elementary schools, Edison Elementary School and Home Elementary School, both part of the Lyons School District 103. While the district as a whole is ranked 606 out of 811 in Illinois and has a 1-star rating, the individual schools show notable differences in their academic performance and other key metrics.
Edison Elementary School consistently outperforms Home Elementary School, ranking around the top 50% of Illinois elementary schools. Edison has higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, particularly in the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades, and spends more per student ($19,798) compared to Home Elementary ($18,771). Additionally, Edison has a lower student-teacher ratio of 10.9, compared to 12.1 at Home Elementary.
On the other hand, Home Elementary School stands out for its exceptionally high 5th grade proficiency rates in English Language Arts, reaching 79.5% in 2024-2025. However, the school struggles more with Mathematics proficiency, falling well below the district and state averages. Both schools face challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates of 25.4%, which may be contributing to their lower academic performance compared to the state average.
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