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Thomas Jefferson Elem Sch

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
Joliet, Illinois · Plainfield SD 202
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students646
Student:Teacher13.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch38%
Title INo
Thomas Jefferson Elem Sch
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
646
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
38%-15.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Thomas Jefferson Elem Sch is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Joliet, Illinois. The school enrolls 646 students. It is part of the Plainfield SD 202 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictPlainfield SD 202
County17093
CityJoliet
ZIP60431
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID173174005968

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment646
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino26.8%
Black / African American3.7%
Asian12.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native50.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races6.1%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.2%
Hispanic
26.8%
Black
3.7%
Asian
12.7%
Two+
6.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %38%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)