Lynne Thigpen Elem School vs Marycrest Early Childhood Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lynne Thigpen Elem School
Joliet · Public elementary · Grades K–5
620 students
Marycrest Early Childhood Center
Joliet · Public other · Grades PK–PK
142 students
| Measure | Lynne Thigpen Elem School Joliet, Illinois | Marycrest Early Childhood Center Joliet, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #2238 of 2,303 | – |
| National rank | #49338 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 620 | 142 |
| Enrollment | 620 | 142 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.9% | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 6.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | – |
| Math proficiency | 9% | – |
| city | Joliet | Joliet |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marycrest Early Childhood Center does better on students per teacher (6.5 vs 15.5).
- •Lynne Thigpen Elem School is the larger school with 620 students compared with 142.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lynne Thigpen Elem School better than Marycrest Early Childhood Center?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lynne Thigpen Elem School and Marycrest Early Childhood Center?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Joliet and Joliet in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lynne Thigpen Elem School: 620. Marycrest Early Childhood Center: 142. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lynne Thigpen Elem School and Marycrest Early Childhood Center rank in Illinois?
Lynne Thigpen Elem School is 2238th of 2,303 and Marycrest Early Childhood Center is unranked among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).