Serving 620 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lynne Thigpen 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 6% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 620 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lynne Thigpen Elementary School serves the southwest part of Joliet, IL, covering an area of approximately 2.8 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lynne Thigpen Elementary School's student population of 620 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
620 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lynne Thigpen 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 Lynne Thigpen Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#3179 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Hispanic
64%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Black
23%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
White
7%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.8%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lynne Thigpen Elementary School's ranking?
Lynne Thigpen Elementary School is ranked #3179 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Lynne Thigpen Elementary School often compared to?
Lynne Thigpen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Farragut Elementary School, Sator Sanchez Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Lynne Thigpen Elementary School?
620 students attend Lynne Thigpen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Lynne Thigpen Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lynne Thigpen Elementary School?
Lynne Thigpen Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lynne Thigpen Elementary School offer ?
Lynne Thigpen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lynne Thigpen Elementary School part of?
Lynne Thigpen Elementary School is part of Joliet PSD 86 School District.
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