At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 378
377
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
92%+38.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
25.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
T E Culbertson Elem School is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Joliet, Illinois. The school enrolls 377 students. It is part of the Joliet PSD 86 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
25.1:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
92% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictJoliet PSD 86
County17197
CityJoliet
ZIP60433
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID172058002344
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment377
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino64.4%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian19.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native12.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.0%
Hispanic
64.4%
Black
0.0%
Asian
19.3%
Two+
4.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.