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Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Summary:

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Joliet, Illinois, serving 381 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Joliet PSD 86 district, which is ranked 739 out of 813 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Illinois elementary schools over the past decade, with a current ranking of 1281 out of 2067 schools for the 2023-2024 school year. The school has received a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger for the current school year. Key challenges include a high chronic absenteeism rate, which has risen from 6.6% in 2019-2020 to 33.2% in 2021-2022, and low academic performance, with only 21% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, compared to 41.2% and 28.4% for the state, respectively. However, the school's performance in Science is relatively stronger, with 40.4% of students proficient or better.

Interestingly, the nearby schools within the Joliet PSD 86 district have similar academic performance and demographic profiles to Thomas Jefferson Elementary School. In contrast, schools in the neighboring Troy CCSD 30C and Plainfield School District 202 districts, such as Troy Cronin Elementary and Grand Prairie Elementary, have significantly higher academic performance and lower chronic absenteeism rates, despite serving similar student populations.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2651 Glenwood Ave
       Joliet, IL  60435-5239

(815) 725-0262

District: Joliet PSD 86

SchoolDigger Rank:
1281st of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,851 Help


Students who attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Hufford Junior High School
High:    Joliet West High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  381

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
67.7%
African American:
17.8%
White:
8.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.4% Help


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Compare Details Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks worse than 62% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 3rd among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Joliet PSD 86 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.3. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details Thomas Jefferson Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Joliet PSD 86 School District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is $16,851, which is the lowest among 15 elementary schools in the Joliet PSD 86 School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Thomas Jefferson Elementary School 1281st of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Thomas Jefferson Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Joliet PSD 86:

SchoolDigger ranks Joliet PSD 86 739th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 48.94 1235th 2020 38.9%
2004 46.61 1270th 2030 37.4%
2005 52.53 1169th 2022 42.2%
2006 39.83 1507th 2086 27.8%
2007 42.28 1464th 2095 30.1%
2008 46.54 1334th 2092 36.2%
2009 62.60 979th 2120 53.8%
2010 61.28 1017th 2139 52.5%
2011 58.79 1077th 2147 49.8%
2012 40.15 1507th 2166 30.4%
2013 41.96 1355th 2167 37.5%
2014 31.69 1499th 2093 28.4%
2015 31.00 1381st 2052 32.7%
2016 19.16 1714th 2046 16.2%
2017 29.11 1439th 2044 29.6%
2018 21.89 1602nd 2037 21.4%
2019 48.41 997th 2086 52.2%
2021 22.69 1482nd 1948 23.9%
2022 38.05 1220th 2082 41.4%
2023 21.10 1640th 2077 21.0%
2024 34.30 1281st 2067 38.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 62.32 145th 743 80.5%
2021 59.31 112th 537 79.1%
2022 86.29 32nd 768 95.8%
2024 37.68 507th 826 38.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.90 1144th 1765 35.2%
2019 74.30 269th 1816 85.2%
2021 40.59 841st 1514 44.5%
2022 62.24 489th 1763 72.3%
2023 34.35 1186th 1808 34.4%
2024 51.59 762nd 1793 57.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.27 1578th 1964 19.7%
2019 47.94 998th 2019 50.6%
2021 24.39 1262nd 1680 24.9%
2022 39.17 1108th 1970 43.8%
2023 19.95 1601st 1957 18.2%
2024 38.86 1106th 1942 43.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.44 1480th 1972 24.9%
2019 49.83 924th 2019 54.2%
2021 15.61 1549th 1707 9.3%
2022 36.32 1169th 1977 40.9%
2023 24.78 1461st 1984 26.4%
2024 29.51 1328th 1959 32.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.07 565th 698 19.1%
2019 44.58 342nd 711 51.9%
2023 27.60 555th 692 19.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.73 628th 938 33.0%
2019 58.76 293rd 955 69.3%
2021 47.32 318th 742 57.1%
2022 58.78 286th 954 70.0%
2023 39.93 563rd 970 42.0%
2024 52.35 360th 959 62.5%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 213 120 12 18 n/a n/a n/a 0 363
1989 183 120 10 10 n/a n/a n/a 0 323
1990 205 131 10 15 n/a n/a n/a 0 361
1991 176 106 13 13 0 n/a n/a 0 308
1992 177 105 9 13 0 n/a n/a 0 304
1993 191 127 4 20 0 n/a n/a 0 342
1994 171 110 9 14 0 n/a n/a 0 304
1995 249 118 6 27 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1996 249 118 6 27 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1997 268 112 13 47 0 n/a n/a 0 440
1998 231 115 9 43 1 n/a n/a 0 399
1999 240 111 9 51 2 n/a n/a 0 413
2000 240 112 11 65 0 n/a n/a 0 428
2001 224 117 10 54 3 n/a n/a 0 408
2002 172 92 7 99 1 n/a n/a 0 371
2003 172 92 7 99 1 n/a n/a 0 371
2004 131 99 6 142 2 n/a n/a 0 380
2005 144 93 3 137 3 n/a n/a 0 380
2006 154 96 4 183 2 n/a n/a 24 463
2007 121 85 5 187 2 n/a n/a 25 425
2008 120 94 5 171 1 n/a n/a 34 425
2009 116 94 5 121 0 n/a n/a 32 368
2010 123 96 4 78 0 n/a n/a 26 327
2011 128 90 6 220 0 0 28 0 472
2012 126 98 6 233 0 0 26 0 489
2013 127 108 4 237 0 0 23 0 499
2014 95 73 3 302 0 0 11 0 484
2015 85 69 2 292 0 0 17 0 465
2016 67 73 3 306 0 0 20 0 469
2017 56 55 2 273 1 0 84 0 471
2018 59 58 5 304 0 0 30 0 456
2019 59 49 3 324 0 0 17 0 452
2020 49 50 2 331 0 0 20 0 452
2021 52 51 1 265 0 0 21 0 390
2022 37 51 0 289 1 0 24 0 402
2023 32 68 0 258 1 0 22 0 381

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 363 19.0 19.1 n/a
1989 323 19.8 16.3 n/a
1990 361 22.0 16.4 n/a
1991 308 22.0 14.0 n/a
1992 304 22.0 13.8 n/a
1993 342 21.8 15.7 n/a
1994 304 17.8 17.1 n/a
1995 400 21.1 19.0 n/a
1996 400 21.1 19.0 n/a
1997 440 20.6 21.4 n/a
1998 399 20.6 19.4 n/a
1999 413 20.6 20.0 n/a
2000 428 22.5 19.0 n/a
2001 408 25.6 15.9 n/a
2002 371 20.0 18.6 32.6
2003 371 20.0 18.6 32.6
2004 380 25.0 15.2 47.6
2005 380 24.0 15.8 45.3
2006 463 24.0 19.3 64.9
2007 425 20.0 21.3 60
2008 425 19.0 22.4 68.8
2009 368 26.0 14.2 79.5
2010 327 25.0 13.0 96.3
2011 472 25.0 18.8 68.6
2012 489 25.0 19.5 65.4
2013 499 30.4 16.3 68.5
2014 484 25.0 19.3 n/a
2015 465 27.0 17.2 98.5
2016 469 26.0 18.0 99.4
2017 471 27.0 17.4 99.4
2018 456 29.4 15.5 100
2019 452 29.3 15.4 99.8
2020 452 28.5 15.8 99.8
2021 390 n/a n/a n/a
2022 402 28.8 13.9 97.5
2023 381 26.3 14.4 97.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 363 19.0 19.1 n/a
1989 323 19.8 16.3 n/a
1990 361 22.0 16.4 n/a
1991 308 22.0 14.0 n/a
1992 304 22.0 13.8 n/a
1993 342 21.8 15.7 n/a
1994 304 17.8 17.1 n/a
1995 400 21.1 19.0 n/a
1996 400 21.1 19.0 n/a
1997 440 20.6 21.4 n/a
1998 399 20.6 19.4 n/a
1999 413 20.6 20.0 n/a
2000 428 22.5 19.0 n/a
2001 408 25.6 15.9 n/a
2002 371 20.0 18.6 32.6
2003 371 20.0 18.6 32.6
2004 380 25.0 15.2 47.6
2005 380 24.0 15.8 45.3
2006 463 24.0 19.3 64.9
2007 425 20.0 21.3 60
2008 425 19.0 22.4 68.8
2009 368 26.0 14.2 79.5
2010 327 25.0 13.0 96.3
2011 472 25.0 18.8 68.6
2012 489 25.0 19.5 65.4
2013 499 30.4 16.3 68.5
2014 484 25.0 19.3 n/a
2015 465 27.0 17.2 98.5
2016 469 26.0 18.0 99.4
2017 471 27.0 17.4 99.4
2018 456 29.4 15.5 100
2019 452 29.3 15.4 99.8
2020 452 28.5 15.8 99.8
2021 390 n/a n/a n/a
2022 402 28.8 13.9 97.5
2023 381 26.3 14.4 97.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaVaricellaDTPHepatitis B
201597.5%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.5%97.5%
201698.9%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%
201799.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%
201899.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.1%99.4%
201998.7%99.6%99.6%99.6%98.2%99.3%
202192.3%92.9%92.9%92.9%92.1%92.3%93.8%
202297.1%96.9%96.9%96.9%93.5%97.4%
202398.0%95.4%95.8%95.4%96.1%97.3%97.1%
202498.5%99.1%99.1%99.1%98.9%98.9%99.1%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $655 (5.5%) $11,179 (94.5%) $11,834
2020 $894 (7.5%) $10,981 (92.5%) $11,875
2021 $1,269 (11.0%) $10,233 (89.0%) $11,502
2022 $1,269 (11.0%) $10,233 (89.0%) $11,502
2023 $1,422 (9.4%) $13,713 (90.6%) $15,135
2024 $1,888 (11.2%) $14,963 (88.8%) $16,851

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 997th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1640th of 2077 Elementary schools
 31.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Thomas Jefferson Elementary School)33.410
 23.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Joliet PSD 86)1413.7
 0.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Thomas Jefferson Elementary School)4027.5
 12.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Joliet PSD 86)14.911
 3.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas Jefferson Elementary School)43.916.3
 27.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Joliet PSD 86)18.618.5
 0.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Thomas Jefferson Elementary School)41.54.7
 36.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Joliet PSD 86)15.88.3
 7.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas Jefferson Elementary School)26.914.9
 12%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Joliet PSD 86)21.718.7
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Thomas Jefferson Elementary School)21.22.1
 19.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Joliet PSD 86)12.26.7
 5.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Thomas Jefferson Elementary School)44.225.5
 18.7%
   5th Grade Science (Joliet PSD 86)39.930.2
 9.7%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students452381
 15.7%
African American4968
 38.8%
American Indian01
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic324258
 20.4%
Pacific Islander00
White5932
 45.8%
Two or More Races1722
 29.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.8%97.4%
 2.4%

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Students who attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hufford Junior High School
High : Joliet West High School

Students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School are 68% Hispanic, 18% African American, 8% White, 6% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 381 students attended Thomas Jefferson Elementary School.

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks 1281st of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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