- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172058005731
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 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 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Illinois schools.
- #19 of 20
- elementary schools in Joliet · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 620
- students enrolled
Lynne Thigpen Elem School has class sizes larger than 86% 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 →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 172058005731 · Joliet, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
620 enr · 16.8:1 · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Hufford Junior High School (1,072 students)
Resource Investment Index #19 of 20 elementary schools in Joliet. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Lynne Thigpen Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hufford Junior
Hufford Junior High School
1,072 students
- Washington Jr
Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm
724 students
- Dirksen Junior
Dirksen Junior High School
653 students
- Sator Sanchez
Sator Sanchez Elem School
635 students
- Pershing Elem
Pershing Elem School
621 students
- This school
Lynne Thigpen Elem School
620 students
What this shows Lynne Thigpen Elem School reports 620 students on the CCD universe file.
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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 20% | 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
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
620
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 86% in Illinois - lower ratio than 14% 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
$22,414
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Joliet Psd 86, which includes Lynne Thigpen Elem School.
$22,414
Per student
+23%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+27%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 63.0%
Federal 12.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 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 | Lower 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
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 15.8:1 students per teacher
Sator Sanchez Elem School
Standard public school
635 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Pershing Elem School
Standard public school
621 students 20:1 students per teacher
Farragut Elem School
Standard public school
568 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Jones Elementary School
Standard public school
553 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Grand Prairie Elem School
Standard public school
494 students 12:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~620 students)
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 16.8:1, which is 20% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 7% 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 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.
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