Lynne Thigpen Elementary School

Summary:

Lynne Thigpen Elementary School is a public elementary school in Joliet, Illinois, serving 607 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Joliet PSD 86 district, which is ranked 739 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Lynne Thigpen Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Illinois elementary schools over the past decade, with a 1-star rating in most recent years.

Lynne Thigpen Elementary School faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, student engagement, and socioeconomic factors. The school consistently underperforms compared to the district and state, with only 13.9% of students proficient or better in ELA and 6.2% proficient or better in Math in the 2023-2024 school year. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching as high as 37.5% in the 2021-2022 school year. Additionally, 94.89% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a very high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as students with disabilities, English language learners, and students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

While Lynne Thigpen Elementary spends a relatively high amount per student, at $15,729 in the 2022-2023 school year, the school's performance is generally lower than the other nearby schools in the Joliet PSD 86 district, such as Woodland Elementary, Taft Elementary, and Pershing Elementary. These schools also serve predominantly low-income student populations but tend to have slightly higher academic achievement and lower chronic absenteeism rates. Addressing the complex issues at Lynne Thigpen Elementary will likely require a comprehensive, collaborative effort involving the school, district, and community stakeholders.


Detail:

Public K-5

 207 S Midland Ave
       Joliet, IL  60436-1305


(815) 741-7629

District: Joliet PSD 86

SchoolDigger Rank:
1763rd of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,305 Help


Students who attend Lynne Thigpen Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Dirksen Junior High School
High:    Joliet West High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  607

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
55.7%
African American:
27.8%
White:
9.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lynne Thigpen Elementary School ranks worse than 85.3% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 11th 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 17.18. (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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Lynne Thigpen Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Joliet PSD 86 School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lynne Thigpen Elementary School is $18,305, which is the 7th highest among 15 elementary schools in the Joliet PSD 86 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lynne Thigpen Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lynne Thigpen Elementary School 1763rd of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Lynne Thigpen Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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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 Lynne Thigpen Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Lynne Thigpen Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 13.99 1778th 2030 12.4%
2005 12.43 1807th 2022 10.6%
2006 27.43 1698th 2086 18.6%
2007 24.54 1759th 2095 16.0%
2008 26.72 1672nd 2092 20.1%
2009 29.20 1659th 2120 21.7%
2010 29.40 1659th 2139 22.4%
2011 24.99 1752nd 2147 18.4%
2012 30.08 1679th 2166 22.5%
2013 17.21 1865th 2167 13.9%
2014 22.60 1700th 2093 18.8%
2015 15.62 1823rd 2052 11.2%
2016 13.24 1882nd 2046 8.0%
2017 19.42 1700th 2044 16.8%
2018 14.99 1823rd 2037 10.5%
2019 12.41 1953rd 2086 6.4%
2021 14.95 1761st 1948 9.6%
2022 18.10 1736th 2082 16.6%
2023 17.96 1761st 2077 15.2%
2024 17.18 1763rd 2067 14.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lynne Thigpen Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.17 61st 78 21.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lynne Thigpen Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.78 675th 718 6.0%
2019 25.87 664th 743 10.6%
2022 31.46 596th 768 22.4%
2023 40.04 447th 788 43.3%
2024 37.33 513th 826 37.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lynne Thigpen Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.79 590th 763 22.7%
2019 21.24 1097th 1194 8.1%
2022 22.33 1022nd 1113 8.2%
2023 22.11 1007th 1156 12.9%
2024 18.60 1104th 1195 7.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lynne Thigpen Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.26 1438th 1765 18.5%
2019 21.26 1617th 1816 11.0%
2021 24.28 1260th 1514 16.8%
2022 29.71 1291st 1763 26.8%
2023 29.42 1349th 1808 25.4%
2024 27.16 1394th 1793 22.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Lynne Thigpen Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.72 1674th 1964 14.8%
2019 13.92 1849th 2019 8.4%
2021 14.50 1539th 1680 8.4%
2022 19.67 1605th 1970 18.5%
2023 23.89 1478th 1957 24.5%
2024 20.46 1572nd 1942 19.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Lynne Thigpen Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.68 621st 907 31.5%
2024 21.85 794th 886 10.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Lynne Thigpen Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.44 1799th 1972 8.8%
2019 12.21 1903rd 2019 5.7%
2021 13.13 1636th 1707 4.2%
2022 18.19 1676th 1977 15.2%
2023 14.69 1806th 1984 9.0%
2024 15.82 1736th 1959 11.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Lynne Thigpen Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.03 501st 698 28.2%
2019 17.81 691st 711 2.8%
2021 28.54 350th 428 18.2%
2022 28.36 546th 684 20.2%
2023 30.78 514th 692 25.7%
2024 32.76 455th 655 30.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lynne Thigpen Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.83 809th 938 13.8%
2019 18.21 894th 955 6.4%
2021 21.59 681st 742 8.2%
2022 29.23 702nd 954 26.4%
2023 31.38 681st 970 29.8%
2024 27.99 722nd 959 24.7%
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Rank History for White students at Lynne Thigpen Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.93 1391st 1463 4.9%
2019 15.47 1327th 1462 9.2%
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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 Lynne Thigpen Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 181 213 4 148 0 n/a n/a 0 546
2005 189 224 5 176 0 n/a n/a 0 594
2006 172 228 5 181 0 n/a n/a 8 594
2007 186 243 1 188 0 n/a n/a 17 635
2008 175 226 4 200 0 n/a n/a 25 630
2009 168 243 3 213 0 n/a n/a 36 663
2010 176 239 10 219 0 n/a n/a 53 697
2011 149 247 10 226 0 0 46 0 678
2012 137 197 5 237 2 0 46 0 624
2013 139 194 5 250 2 0 50 0 640
2014 136 173 5 294 1 1 30 0 640
2015 127 157 3 352 1 1 30 0 671
2016 114 143 2 343 4 1 43 0 650
2017 100 168 3 290 0 0 94 0 655
2018 106 196 3 290 0 0 62 0 657
2019 84 182 1 299 0 0 40 0 606
2020 70 184 1 300 0 0 39 0 594
2021 64 162 3 329 0 0 34 0 592
2022 60 161 2 374 0 0 37 0 634
2023 56 169 1 338 1 0 42 0 607

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

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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 Lynne Thigpen Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 546 30.5 17.9 58.1
2005 594 30.0 19.8 62.5
2006 594 32.0 18.6 60.9
2007 635 26.0 24.4 67.6
2008 630 26.0 24.2 65.8
2009 663 35.9 18.5 74.5
2010 697 35.8 19.4 82.6
2011 678 35.5 19.0 79.5
2012 624 36.0 17.3 79.3
2013 640 41.5 15.4 74.4
2014 640 33.5 19.1 99.4
2015 671 37.0 18.1 99.6
2016 650 39.0 16.6 99.5
2017 655 41.0 15.9 99.4
2018 657 41.3 15.9 99.7
2019 606 41.1 14.7 99.3
2020 594 39.7 14.9 98.5
2021 592 n/a n/a n/a
2022 634 36.8 17.2 93.2
2023 607 37.7 16.1 94.9

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 Lynne Thigpen Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 546 30.5 17.9 58.1
2005 594 30.0 19.8 62.5
2006 594 32.0 18.6 60.9
2007 635 26.0 24.4 67.6
2008 630 26.0 24.2 65.8
2009 663 35.9 18.5 74.5
2010 697 35.8 19.4 82.6
2011 678 35.5 19.0 79.5
2012 624 36.0 17.3 79.3
2013 640 41.5 15.4 74.4
2014 640 33.5 19.1 99.4
2015 671 37.0 18.1 99.6
2016 650 39.0 16.6 99.5
2017 655 41.0 15.9 99.4
2018 657 41.3 15.9 99.7
2019 606 41.1 14.7 99.3
2020 594 39.7 14.9 98.5
2021 592 n/a n/a n/a
2022 634 36.8 17.2 93.2
2023 607 37.7 16.1 94.9

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

Lynne Thigpen Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaVaricellaDTPHepatitis B
201599.2%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.2%98.9%
201698.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%
201798.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%
201896.8%96.8%96.8%96.8%96.8%96.5%
201997.9%97.7%97.7%97.7%97.9%97.9%
202198.1%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.4%98.4%97.3%
202298.0%98.2%98.2%98.2%97.3%97.3%
202396.8%97.1%97.1%97.1%97.3%96.8%98.9%
202496.4%97.4%97.4%97.4%97.4%96.6%98.4%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lynne Thigpen Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,281 (8.5%) $13,857 (91.5%) $15,138
2020 $1,779 (12.3%) $12,697 (87.7%) $14,476
2021 $2,215 (14.9%) $12,697 (85.1%) $14,912
2022 $2,215 (14.9%) $12,697 (85.1%) $14,912
2023 $1,624 (10.3%) $14,105 (89.7%) $15,729
2024 $2,195 (12.0%) $16,110 (88.0%) $18,304

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lynne Thigpen Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1953rd of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1761st of 2077 Elementary schools
 8.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lynne Thigpen Elementary School)9.310.2
 0.9%
   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 (Lynne Thigpen Elementary School)6.55.7
 0.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Joliet PSD 86)14.911
 3.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lynne Thigpen Elementary School)16.217
 0.8%
   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 (Lynne Thigpen Elementary School)17.110
 7.1%
   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 (Lynne Thigpen Elementary School)5.913
 7.1%
   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 (Lynne Thigpen Elementary School)4.23
 1.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Joliet PSD 86)12.26.7
 5.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Lynne Thigpen Elementary School)2528.2
 3.2%
   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 Students606607
 0.2%
African American182169
 7.1%
American Indian01
Asian11
Hispanic299338
 13%
Pacific Islander00
White8456
 33.3%
Two or More Races4042
 5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.3%94.9%
 4.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lynne Thigpen Elementary School

Students who attend Lynne Thigpen Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dirksen Junior High School
High : Joliet West High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 607 students attended Lynne Thigpen Elementary School.

Students at Lynne Thigpen Elementary School are 56% Hispanic, 28% African American, 9% White, 7% Two or more races.

Lynne Thigpen Elementary School ranks in the bottom 14.7% of Illinois elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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