Thomas Jefferson Elementary School vs. Troy Craughwell School
Should you attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School or Troy Craughwell School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Troy Craughwell School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 646 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). 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 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 526 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 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). 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 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-4
Total Students
646 students
526 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
38 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1460 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#975 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
54
Kindergarten Students
101
100
Grade 1 Students
108
92
Grade 2 Students
85
101
Grade 3 Students
127
89
Grade 4 Students
109
89
Grade 5 Students
116
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
3%
% Hispanic
29%
46%
% Black
19%
15%
% White
39%
32%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%