Thomas Jefferson Elementary School vs. Troy Craughwell School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Troy Craughwell School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 579 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 417 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Troy Craughwell School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-4
Total Students
579 students
417 students
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% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
45% | 55%
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
33 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1624 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#762 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
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![This chart displays the overall school rank of Troy Craughwell School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Troy Craughwell School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/27000/26923/troy-craughwell-school-chart-9DucUV.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
35-39%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
35-39%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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Pre-K Students
-
9
Kindergarten Students
74
82
Grade 1 Students
110
71
Grade 2 Students
89
73
Grade 3 Students
98
93
Grade 4 Students
105
80
Grade 5 Students
103
3
Grade 6 Students
-
6
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
2%
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% Hispanic
28%
40%
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% Black
16%
15%
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% White
47%
37%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
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Diversity Score
0.68
0.68
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![This chart displays the diversity score of Troy Craughwell School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Troy Craughwell School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/27000/26923/troy-craughwell-school-chart-2sRw0h.png)
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
42%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
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