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Thorp J N Elem School

Chicago, Illinois · Grades PreK to 8 · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299

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About Thorp J N Elem School

Thorp J N Elem School is a public school in Chicago, Illinois, serving pre-K through grade 8. It reported 296 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Chicago. With about 26 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 11.4 students per teacher. Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 runs 640 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. There are 114 other schools within 5 miles. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Cook County.

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School facts

Address	8914 S Buffalo Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
Phone	(773) 535-6250
School district	Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
Grades	PreK to 8
Students (2024-25)	296
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	26
Students per teacher	11.4
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Cook County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 170993001122). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Thorp J N Elem School serve?

Thorp J N Elem School serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend Thorp J N Elem School?

Thorp J N Elem School reported 296 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Thorp J N Elem School?

About 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 296 students and 26 teachers in federal data.

Is Thorp J N Elem School a public or charter school?

Thorp J N Elem School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Thorp J N Elem School in?

Thorp J N Elem School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/chicago-public-schools-dist-299/

Where is Thorp J N Elem School located?

Thorp J N Elem School is at 8914 S Buffalo Ave, Chicago, IL 60617. The phone number is (773) 535-6250.

How many other schools are near Thorp J N Elem School?

There are 114 other schools within 5 miles of Thorp J N Elem School in our directory.