Below Average
#3466 of 3,813 schools in IL
Lynne Thigpen Elem School
Elementary School · Joliet Psd 86 · Joliet, IL
A Joliet Psd 86 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
207 S Midland Ave, Joliet, IL 60436
- Math 3% proficient (2021)
- Reading 9% proficient (2022)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lynne Thigpen Elem School score 6% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 6%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 64 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 9% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lynne Thigpen Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,601/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Joliet), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,570
Median home value
$170,800
Median rent
$1,242/mo
College educated
14.5%
Homeownership
57.2%
Poverty rate
15.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60436; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul the Apostle SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 145 | Compare → |
| Ucp-cds-melvin J Larson SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 33 | Compare → |
| Pershing Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 606 | Compare → |
| Rockdale Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 255 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Joliet Psd 86
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #13 of 20
- District spending per student
- $22,414NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lynne Thigpen Elem School is listed in Joliet PSD 86; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lynne Thigpen Elem School
Lynne Thigpen Elem School is a public elementary school in Joliet, IL, part of Joliet Psd 86, serving approximately 627 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,466 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lynne Thigpen Elem School
What grades does Lynne Thigpen Elem School serve?
Lynne Thigpen Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Lynne Thigpen Elem School?
Lynne Thigpen Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 627 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lynne Thigpen Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lynne Thigpen Elem School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lynne Thigpen Elem School rank in IL?
Lynne Thigpen Elem School ranks #3,466 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Lynne Thigpen Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lynne Thigpen Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lynne Thigpen Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lynne Thigpen Elem School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lynne Thigpen Elem School a charter school?
No, Lynne Thigpen Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lynne Thigpen Elem School a Title I school?
No, Lynne Thigpen Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lynne Thigpen Elem School?
95.5% of students at Lynne Thigpen Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 627
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Will County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.5%
- Phone
- (815) 741-7629
- Area population (ZIP 60436)
- 19,446
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60436; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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