Thorp J N Elem School
Chicago, IL · Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Grades PK - 8
1,967th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 7%· Stable
Thorp J N Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Thorp J N Elem School 1,967th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 7% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 7th in 2019 to 7th in 2025.
Thorp J N Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Thorp J N Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 319 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 77.8% | 79.9% | ▲ 2.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 21.0% | 19.4% | ▼ 1.6 pts | |
| White | 1.0% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Thorp J N Elem School
Typical home value $180K in zip 60617 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Thorp J N Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4LEARN Chtr - South Chicago CampusChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0 mi away · charter1,375th of 2,105
ELA 39% · Math 30% - 1Mireles Elem AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.4 mi away2,053rd of 2,105
ELA 19% · Math 6% - 1Sullivan Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.7 mi away2,039th of 2,105
ELA 21% · Math 6% - 2Ninos Heroes Elem Academic CtrChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away1,854th of 2,105
ELA 28% · Math 11% - 5Great Lakes Academy Charter ESChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1 mi away · charter1,260th of 2,105
ELA 50% · Math 25% - 5Hoyne Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.2 mi away1,244th of 2,105
ELA 47% · Math 28% - 3Coles Elem Language AcademyChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.2 mi away1,671st of 2,105
ELA 25% · Math 26% - 3Marsh Elem SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.2 mi away1,534th of 2,105
ELA 37% · Math 23%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Thorp J N Elem School in?
Thorp J N Elem School is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299 district in Chicago, Illinois.
Is Thorp J N Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Thorp J N Elem School 1,967th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 7% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Thorp J N Elem School?
Black 80%, Hispanic 19% (319 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Thorp J N Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60617 is $180K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.