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Lyon Elementary School vs. Thorp O A Elementary Scholastic Academy

Should you attend Lyon Elementary School or Thorp O A Elementary Scholastic Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Lyon Elementary School
2941 N Mcvicker Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Thorp O A Elementary Scholastic Academy
6024 W Warwick Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Lyon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 980 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Lyon 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 15% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 823 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Thorp O A Elementary Scholastic Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher 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 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-8
Total Students
980 students
823 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lyon Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Thorp O A Elementary Scholastic Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lyon Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Thorp O A Elementary Scholastic Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
57 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lyon Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Thorp O A Elementary Scholastic Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lyon Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Thorp O A Elementary Scholastic Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2227 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#818 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lyon Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Thorp O A Elementary Scholastic Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
38%
(Top 30% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lyon Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thorp O A Elementary Scholastic Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
23%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
41%
(Top 30% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lyon Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thorp O A Elementary Scholastic Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
36%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lyon Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Thorp O A Elementary Scholastic Academy by grade.
Pre-K Students
32
-
Kindergarten Students
86
80
Grade 1 Students
87
83
Grade 2 Students
90
91
Grade 3 Students
103
89
Grade 4 Students
107
97
Grade 5 Students
106
101
Grade 6 Students
118
95
Grade 7 Students
128
101
Grade 8 Students
123
86

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lyon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Thorp O A Elementary Scholastic Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
92%
57%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lyon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Thorp O A Elementary Scholastic Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lyon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Thorp O A Elementary Scholastic Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
4%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lyon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Thorp O A Elementary Scholastic Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lyon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Thorp O A Elementary Scholastic Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.15
0.59
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lyon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Thorp O A Elementary Scholastic Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lyon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Thorp O A Elementary Scholastic Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
(12-13 School Year Data)
11%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lyon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Thorp O A Elementary Scholastic Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chicago Public Schools District 299 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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