Lynne Thigpen Elem School vs Pershing Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 997 m 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
Pershing Elem School
Joliet · Public elementary · Grades K–5
621 students
| Measure | Lynne Thigpen Elem School Joliet, Illinois | Pershing Elem School Joliet, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2238 of 2,303 | #2272 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #49338 of 50,301 | #49777 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 620 | 621 |
| Enrollment | 620 | 621 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.9% | 96.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 13% |
| city | Joliet | Joliet |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lynne Thigpen Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (10.5 vs 8.7).
- •Pershing Elem School does better on math proficiency (13% vs 9%).
- •Pershing Elem School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 10%).
- •Lynne Thigpen Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.9% vs 96.1%).
- •Lynne Thigpen Elem School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 19.4).
- •Pershing Elem School is the larger school with 621 students compared with 620.
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 Pershing Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Lynne Thigpen Elem School ranks higher (10.5 vs 8.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lynne Thigpen Elem School and Pershing Elem School?
About 997 m in a straight line, between Joliet and Joliet in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lynne Thigpen Elem School: 620. Pershing Elem School: 621. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lynne Thigpen Elem School and Pershing Elem School rank in Illinois?
Lynne Thigpen Elem School is 2238th of 2,303 and Pershing Elem School is 2272nd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).