Very Good
#707 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 19% in state
Troy Craughwell School
Elementary School · Troy Ccsd 30c · Joliet, IL
A Troy Ccsd 30c elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3333 Black Rd, Joliet, IL 60431
- Math 37% proficient (2021)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Troy Craughwell School score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 53% (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
58.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Troy Craughwell School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- 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
$114,098
Median home value
$275,100
Median rent
$1,408/mo
College educated
31.1%
Homeownership
91.1%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60431; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 264 | Compare → |
| Tlc Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.1 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Carl Sandburg ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 367 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Troy Ccsd 30c
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $17,369NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Troy Craughwell School is listed in Troy CCSD 30C; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Troy Craughwell School
Troy Craughwell School is a public elementary school in Joliet, IL, part of Troy Ccsd 30c, serving approximately 503 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #707 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Troy Craughwell School
What grades does Troy Craughwell School serve?
Troy Craughwell School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Troy Craughwell School?
Troy Craughwell School has an enrollment of approximately 503 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Troy Craughwell School?
The student-teacher ratio at Troy Craughwell School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Troy Craughwell School rank in IL?
Troy Craughwell School ranks #707 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Troy Craughwell School's MySchoolScout rating?
Troy Craughwell School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Troy Craughwell School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Troy Craughwell School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Troy Craughwell School a charter school?
No, Troy Craughwell School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Troy Craughwell School a Title I school?
No, Troy Craughwell School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Troy Craughwell School?
58.1% of students at Troy Craughwell 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
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 503
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Will County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.1%
- Phone
- (815) 577-6760
- Area population (ZIP 60431)
- 26,789
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
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 60431; 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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