Thomas Jefferson Elem School vs Troy Craughwell School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Thomas Jefferson Elem School
Joliet · Public elementary · Grades K–5
235 students
Troy Craughwell School
Joliet · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
526 students
| Measure | Thomas Jefferson Elem School Joliet, Illinois | Troy Craughwell School Joliet, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1543 of 2,303 | #763 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #40000 of 50,301 | #23724 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 235 | 526 |
| Enrollment | 235 | 526 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94% | 54.4% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| city | Joliet | Joliet |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Troy Craughwell School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.1 vs 27.7).
- •Troy Craughwell School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Troy Craughwell School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Troy Craughwell School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.4% vs 94%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elem School does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 13.8).
- •Troy Craughwell School is the larger school with 526 students compared with 235.
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 Thomas Jefferson Elem School better than Troy Craughwell School?
On the Success Index (US), Troy Craughwell School ranks higher (52.1 vs 27.7 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 Thomas Jefferson Elem School and Troy Craughwell School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Joliet and Joliet in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Thomas Jefferson Elem School: 235. Troy Craughwell School: 526. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Thomas Jefferson Elem School and Troy Craughwell School rank in Illinois?
Thomas Jefferson Elem School is 1543rd of 2,303 and Troy Craughwell School is 763rd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).