Thomas Jefferson Elementary School vs. Troy Craughwell School
Should I attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School or Troy Craughwell School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Troy Craughwell School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 542 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thomas Jefferson 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 18% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 441 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Troy Craughwell School 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-4
Total Students
542 students
441 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2203 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1015 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
15
Kindergarten Students
93
76
Grade 1 Students
78
76
Grade 2 Students
92
95
Grade 3 Students
100
84
Grade 4 Students
92
87
Grade 5 Students
87
8
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
1%
% Hispanic
27%
40%
% Black
15%
15%
% White
48%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%