Lynne Thigpen Elem School
Joliet, IL · Joliet PSD 86 · Grades K - 5
1,861st of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 12%▲ Improving
Lynne Thigpen Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Lynne Thigpen Elem School 1,861st of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 12% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 7th in 2019 to 12th in 2025 — improving.
Lynne Thigpen Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Lynne Thigpen Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 627 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 45.9% | 64.1% | ▲ 18.2 pts | |
| Black | 27.0% | 21.4% | ▼ 5.6 pts | |
| White | 21.2% | 8.9% | ▼ 12.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.7% | 5.3% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.2% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Lynne Thigpen Elem School
Typical home value $227K in zip 60436 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Lynne Thigpen Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Pershing Elem SchoolJoliet PSD 86 · 0.6 mi away1,847th of 2,105
ELA 27% · Math 12% - 2Rockdale Elem SchoolRockdale SD 84 · 0.7 mi away1,765th of 2,105
ELA 31% · Math 14% - 1Farragut Elem SchoolJoliet PSD 86 · 1.3 mi away1,982nd of 2,105
ELA 19% · Math 11% - 4Thomas Jefferson Elem SchoolJoliet PSD 86 · 1.7 mi away1,345th of 2,105
ELA 36% · Math 35% - 3Taft Elementary SchoolJoliet PSD 86 · 1.8 mi away1,529th of 2,105
ELA 34% · Math 26% - 1Carl Sandburg ElementaryJoliet PSD 86 · 1.9 mi away2,030th of 2,105
ELA 17% · Math 11% - 2M J Cunningham Elem SchJoliet PSD 86 · 2 mi away1,812th of 2,105
ELA 22% · Math 20% - 1Edna Keith Elem SchoolJoliet PSD 86 · 2.4 mi away2,058th of 2,105
ELA 12% · Math 12%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Lynne Thigpen Elem School in?
Lynne Thigpen Elem School is part of the Joliet PSD 86 district in Joliet, Illinois.
Is Lynne Thigpen Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Lynne Thigpen Elem School 1,861st of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 12% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Lynne Thigpen Elem School?
Hispanic 64%, Black 21%, White 9%, Two or more races 5% (627 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Lynne Thigpen Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60436 is $227K 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.