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
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Troy Craughwell School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 613 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). 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 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 503 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). 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 67% 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
613 students
503 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1624 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#762 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
35-39%
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
-
47
Kindergarten Students
93
90
Grade 1 Students
83
102
Grade 2 Students
117
89
Grade 3 Students
101
78
Grade 4 Students
111
97
Grade 5 Students
108
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
2%
% Hispanic
29%
45%
% Black
16%
15%
% White
43%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
