- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Joliet, IL
Thomas Jefferson Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Jefferson Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172058002346
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Jefferson Elem School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #8 of 20
- elementary schools in Joliet · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 235
- students enrolled
Thomas Jefferson Elem School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson Elem School ranks #8 of 20 elementary schools in Joliet, IL.
School address
District: Joliet Psd 86 · Illinois
NCES ID 172058002346 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-117 students YoY
Thomas Jefferson Elem School shrank from 381 students in 2022-23 to 264 in 2023-24 (-30.7%).
Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-117 students YoY 172058002346 · Joliet, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
235 enr · 9:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Hufford Junior High School (1,072 students)
Thomas Jefferson Elem School shrank from 381 students in 2022-23 to 264 in 2023-24 (-30.7%). Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Thomas Jefferson 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 235
Thomas Jefferson Elem School
235 students
What this shows Thomas Jefferson Elem School reports 235 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas Jefferson Elem School compares
Thomas Jefferson Elem School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9:1 | ▼ 36% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 235 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
235
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
9:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 5% in Illinois - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
60.4%
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 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.7%
African American 20.4%
White 16.2%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Thomas Jefferson Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Joliet Psd 86 reports $22,414 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomas Jefferson Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hufford Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dirksen Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sator Sanchez Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pershing Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas Jefferson 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
Lynne Thigpen Elem School
Standard public school
620 students 16.8:1 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
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 (~235 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Jefferson Elem School
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Elem School?
Thomas Jefferson Elem School has 235 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Joliet, IL. CCD year-over-year: 381 (2022-23) → 264 (2023-24), down 117.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Elem School is 9:1, which is 36% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 43% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Jefferson Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Jefferson Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 55.7% of enrollment, in Joliet, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Jefferson Elem School?
Thomas Jefferson Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Thomas Jefferson Elem School rank among elementary schools in Joliet?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson Elem School ranks #8 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 Thomas Jefferson 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.