Serving 478 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William L Thompson 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 37% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 478 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William L Thompson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
William L Thompson School's student population of 478 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
478 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of William L Thompson School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)37%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
30%
28%
Black
3%
16%
White
47%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend William L Thompson School?
478 students attend William L Thompson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of William L Thompson School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William L Thompson School?
William L Thompson School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does William L Thompson School offer ?
William L Thompson School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is William L Thompson School part of?
William L Thompson School is part of Lake Villa CCSD 41 School District.
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