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M J Cunningham Elem Sch

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
Joliet, Illinois · Joliet PSD 86
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students484
Student:Teacher14.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch94%
Title INo
M J Cunningham Elem Sch
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
484
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
94%+40.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

M J Cunningham Elem Sch is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Joliet, Illinois. The school enrolls 484 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 share of students from low-income families
94% 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
ZIP60435
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID172058002325

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment484
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino77.8%
Black / African American0.7%
Asian10.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native8.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.1%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
77.8%
Black
0.7%
Asian
10.2%
Two+
3.1%
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.

FRL %94%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)