Thornton School District 154

200 N Wolcott St
Thornton, IL 60476-1254
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Thornton School District 154 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 252 students in Thornton School District 154. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public School in Thornton School District 154 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
4,394 Schools
# Students
252 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
136,638 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Thornton School District 154, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#531 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
22%
27%
20-24%
30%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
43%
28%
% Black
32%
17%
% White
19%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,964 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,226 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,964
$22,423
Spending / Student
$13,226
$21,662

Best Thornton School District 154 Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wolcott School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 N Wolcott St
Thornton, IL 60476
(708) 877-2526
Gr: PK-8 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Thornton School District 154?
Thornton School District 154 manages 1 public schools serving 252 students.
What is the rank of Thornton School District 154?
Thornton School District 154 is ranked #529 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Thornton School District 154?
43% of Thornton School District 154 students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Thornton School District 154?
Thornton School District 154 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Thornton School District 154's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,226 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 252 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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