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Lynne Thigpen Elem School

Joliet, Illinois · Grades K to 5 · Joliet PSD 86

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About Lynne Thigpen Elem School

Located in Joliet, Illinois, Lynne Thigpen Elem School is a public school for kindergarten through grade 5. It reported 620 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Joliet. With about 40.4 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 15.3 students per teacher. Joliet PSD 86 School District runs 21 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Will County. Families comparing options will find 53 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	207 S Midland Ave, Joliet, IL 60436
Phone	(815) 741-7629
School district	Joliet PSD 86
Grades	K to 5
Students (2024-25)	620
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	40.4
Students per teacher	15.3
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Will County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 172058005731). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Dirksen Junior High SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Joliet · 0.1 mi Ucp-Cds-Melvin J Larson SchoolPrivate · Grades K to 12Joliet · 0.5 mi St Paul the Apostle SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades K to 8Joliet · 0.5 mi Pershing Elem SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Joliet · 0.6 mi Rockdale Elem SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 8Rockdale, IL · 0.7 mi Joliet West High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Joliet · 0.8 mi St Jude Catholic SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Joliet · 0.9 mi Farragut Elem SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Joliet · 1.3 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Lynne Thigpen Elem School serve?

Lynne Thigpen Elem School serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend Lynne Thigpen Elem School?

Lynne Thigpen Elem School reported 620 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lynne Thigpen Elem School?

About 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 620 students and 40.4 teachers in federal data.

Is Lynne Thigpen Elem School a public or charter school?

Lynne Thigpen Elem School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Lynne Thigpen Elem School in?

Lynne Thigpen Elem School is part of Joliet PSD 86 School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/joliet-psd-86-school-district/

Where is Lynne Thigpen Elem School located?

Lynne Thigpen Elem School is at 207 S Midland Ave, Joliet, IL 60436. The phone number is (815) 741-7629.

How many other schools are near Lynne Thigpen Elem School?

There are 53 other schools within 5 miles of Lynne Thigpen Elem School in our directory.