Overview
Thomas Jefferson Elem School is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Joliet, Illinois. The school enrolls 235 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.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
8.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
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 ID172058002346
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment235
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino69.2%
Black / African American0.3%
Asian13.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native12.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
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)