Thomas Jefferson Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Joliet, Illinois 60435 · Joliet PSD 86
#1543 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#40000 of 50,301 nationally
About Thomas Jefferson Elem School
Thomas Jefferson Elem School 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 235 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 27.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1543rd of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (87th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 235.
There are 31 schools in Joliet; Thomas Jefferson Elem School ranks 10th of 30 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)27%
- Reading proficiency (30%)32%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)94%
- Students per teacher (15%)8.7
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 Thomas Jefferson Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 235
- 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
- 8.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Thomas Jefferson Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Carl Sandburg Elementary
Joliet · Public elementary · Grades K–5
371 students · 1.7 km away
Troy Craughwell School
Joliet · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
526 students · 1.7 km away
Joliet West High School
Joliet · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,451 students · 1.7 km away
Marycrest Early Childhood Center
Joliet · Public other · Grades PK–PK
142 students · 1.7 km away
Hufford Junior High School
Joliet · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,072 students · 2.2 km away
Pershing Elem School
Joliet · Public elementary · Grades K–5
621 students · 2.6 km away
Lynne Thigpen Elem School
Joliet · Public elementary · Grades K–5
620 students · 2.7 km away
Dirksen Junior High School
Joliet · Public middle · Grades 6–8
653 students · 2.8 km away
Taft Elementary School
Joliet · Public elementary · Grades K–5
424 students · 2.9 km away
Troy Heritage Trail School
Joliet · Public elementary · Grades K–4
480 students · 3.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
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235 students
Naper Elem School
Naperville · Public elementary · Grades K–4
235 students
Bluford Grade School
Bluford · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
236 students
Bright Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
236 students
Steuben Elementary School
Kankakee · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
234 students
Rochester Elem 2-3
Rochester · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
236 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Thomas Jefferson Elem School a good school?
Thomas Jefferson Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 27.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1543 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 Thomas Jefferson Elem School rank in Illinois?
Thomas Jefferson Elem School ranks #1543 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #40000 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Elem School?
Thomas Jefferson Elem School had 235 students in 2025.
Is Thomas Jefferson Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Thomas Jefferson Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Thomas Jefferson Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Thomas Jefferson Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.