Enrollment
620
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Joliet, IL
Lynne Thigpen Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Lynne Thigpen Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172058005731
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lynne Thigpen Elem School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Illinois schools.
- #19 of 20
- elementary schools in Joliet · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 620
- students enrolled
Lynne Thigpen Elem School has class sizes larger than 84% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lynne Thigpen Elem School ranks #19 of 20 elementary schools in Joliet, IL.
School address
District: Joliet Psd 86 · Illinois
NCES ID 172058005731 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lynne Thigpen Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lynne Thigpen Elem School
Lynne Thigpen Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Joliet, Illinois, enrolling 620 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 620 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (64%) and African American (22%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 620 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Joliet's elementary schools, it stands alongside Thomas Jefferson Elem Sch (646 students): Lynne Thigpen Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.4:1 vs 14.1:1).
Joliet Psd 86 also operates Hufford Junior High School (1,072 students) and Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm (724 students) alongside Lynne Thigpen Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lynne Thigpen Elem School compares
Lynne Thigpen Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 17% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 620 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
620
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in Illinois - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,920
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 620 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 620 Top 19% in Illinois - larger than 81% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 37.0
Students per teacher 16.4:1 +17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 172058005731
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.0%
African American 22.4%
White 7.3%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Lynne Thigpen Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 620:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 39.0%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 18
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Joliet Psd 86, which includes Lynne Thigpen Elem School.
$17,920
Per student
+5%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 63.0%
Federal 12.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lynne Thigpen Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hufford Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dirksen Junior High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sator Sanchez Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pershing Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lynne Thigpen Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Joliet
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Thomas Jefferson Elem Sch
Standard public school
646 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Sator Sanchez Elem School
Standard public school
635 students 14:1 students per teacher
Pershing Elem School
Standard public school
621 students 18:1 students per teacher
Farragut Elem School
Standard public school
568 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Jones Elementary School
Standard public school
553 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Grand Prairie Elem School
Standard public school
494 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Lynne Thigpen Elem School
How many students attend Lynne Thigpen Elem School?
Lynne Thigpen Elem School has 620 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Joliet, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lynne Thigpen Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lynne Thigpen Elem School is 16.4:1, which is 17% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lynne Thigpen Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Lynne Thigpen Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 64.0% of enrollment, in Joliet, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lynne Thigpen Elem School?
Lynne Thigpen Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lynne Thigpen Elem School rank among elementary schools in Joliet?
By Resource Investment Index, Lynne Thigpen Elem School ranks #19 of 20 elementary schools in Joliet, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Joliet on the city page.
Is Lynne Thigpen Elem School a good school?
Lynne Thigpen Elem School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Joliet Psd 86?
Besides Lynne Thigpen Elem School, Joliet Psd 86 also operates Hufford Junior High School (1,072 students), Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm (724 students), and Dirksen Junior High School (653 students). See the Joliet Psd 86 district page for the complete list.