M J Cunningham Elem Sch
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Joliet, Illinois 60435 · Joliet PSD 86
#2197 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#48737 of 50,301 nationally
About M J Cunningham Elem Sch
M J Cunningham Elem Sch is a public elementary located in Joliet, in the Joliet PSD 86 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 484 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 12.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 2197th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (51th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (2th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 484.
There are 31 schools in Joliet; M J Cunningham Elem Sch ranks 21st of 30 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)10%
- Reading proficiency (30%)14%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)94%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for M J Cunningham Elem Sch by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 94%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 14%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 10%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near M J Cunningham Elem Sch
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Farragut Elem School
Joliet · Public elementary · Grades K–5
568 students · 1.2 km away
Taft Elementary School
Joliet · Public elementary · Grades K–5
424 students · 1.9 km away
Chaney-Monge School
Crest Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–8
479 students · 2.1 km away
Sator Sanchez Elem School
Joliet · Public elementary · Grades K–5
635 students · 2.2 km away
Joliet Central High School
Joliet · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,295 students · 2.4 km away
Pershing Elem School
Joliet · Public elementary · Grades K–5
621 students · 2.4 km away
Hufford Junior High School
Joliet · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,072 students · 2.7 km away
Joliet West High School
Joliet · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,451 students · 3.0 km away
Dirksen Junior High School
Joliet · Public middle · Grades 6–8
653 students · 3.1 km away
Lynne Thigpen Elem School
Joliet · Public elementary · Grades K–5
620 students · 3.2 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is M J Cunningham Elem Sch a good school?
M J Cunningham Elem Sch has a Success Index (US) of 12.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2197 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does M J Cunningham Elem Sch rank in Illinois?
M J Cunningham Elem Sch ranks #2197 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #48737 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend M J Cunningham Elem Sch?
M J Cunningham Elem Sch had 484 students in 2025.
Is M J Cunningham Elem Sch a elementary school or a high school?
M J Cunningham Elem Sch is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near M J Cunningham Elem Sch?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of M J Cunningham Elem Sch; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.