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William L Thompson School
Elementary School · Lake Villa Ccsd 41 · Lake Villa, IL
A Lake Villa Ccsd 41 elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
515 Thompson Ln, Lake Villa, IL 60046
- Math 37% proficient (2019)
- Reading 48% proficient (2022)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at William L Thompson School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 45 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 48% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average605/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lake Villa), 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
$122,376
Median home value
$282,500
Median rent
$1,645/mo
College educated
42%
Homeownership
81.9%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60046; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleviak Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K | 1.3 mi | 370 | Compare → |
| Indian Hill Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 1–5 | 1.4 mi | 456 | Compare → |
| Olive C Martin SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 535 | Compare → |
| Round Lake Beach Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 1–5 | 2.1 mi | 375 | 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.
Lake Villa Ccsd 41
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,776NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
William L Thompson School is listed in Lake Villa CCSD 41; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William L Thompson School
William L Thompson School is a public elementary school in Lake Villa, IL, part of Lake Villa Ccsd 41, serving approximately 483 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,091 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William L Thompson School
What grades does William L Thompson School serve?
William L Thompson School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend William L Thompson School?
William L Thompson School has an enrollment of approximately 483 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William L Thompson School?
The student-teacher ratio at William L Thompson School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William L Thompson School rank in IL?
William L Thompson School ranks #2,091 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is William L Thompson School's MySchoolScout rating?
William L Thompson School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 William L Thompson School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William L Thompson School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is William L Thompson School a charter school?
No, William L Thompson School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William L Thompson School a Title I school?
No, William L Thompson School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William L Thompson School?
35.0% of students at William L Thompson 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 483
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.6%
- Phone
- (847) 245-8301
- Area population (ZIP 60046)
- 34,708
- Area average commute
- 33.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 60046; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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