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Thornton SD 154 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 255 students in Thornton SD 154 School District.
Public School in Thornton SD 154 School District have an average reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public schools of 30%).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
4,408 Schools
# Students
255 Students
1,888,363 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
135,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.70
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
100 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
39%
27%
# Black Students
78 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
31%
17%
# White Students
54 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
21%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
23 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
8
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
27
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
28
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
29
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
23
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
26
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
22
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
31
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
28
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
33
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,776 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,071 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,776
$21,914
Spending / Student
$13,071
$21,170
Best Thornton SD 154 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wolcott School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 N Wolcott St
Thornton, IL 60476
(708) 877-2526
Thornton, IL 60476
(708) 877-2526
Grades: PK-8
| 255 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Thornton SD 154 School District?
Thornton SD 154 School District manages 1 public schools serving 255 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Thornton SD 154 School District?
39% of Thornton SD 154 School District students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Thornton SD 154 School District?
Thornton SD 154 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Thornton SD 154 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,071 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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