Thomas Jefferson Elem Sch
Joliet, IL · Plainfield SD 202 · Grades K - 5
998th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 53%▼ Declining
Thomas Jefferson Elem Sch ranking
SchoolRow ranks Thomas Jefferson Elem Sch 998th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 53% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 60th in 2019 to 53th in 2025 — declining.
Thomas Jefferson Elem Sch test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Thomas Jefferson Elem Sch students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 613 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.9% | 43.1% | ▼ 9.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 26.7% | 29.0% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| Black | 12.2% | 16.3% | ▲ 4.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.6% | 5.7% | ▲ 2.1 pts | |
| Asian | 4.3% | 5.5% | ▲ 1.2 pts |
Homes near Thomas Jefferson Elem Sch
Typical home value $354K in zip 60431 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Thomas Jefferson Elem Sch
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Charles Reed Elementary SchPlainfield SD 202 · 1.1 mi away1,217th of 2,105
ELA 41% · Math 36% - 6Jones Elementary SchoolMinooka CCSD 201 · 1.7 mi away843rd of 2,105
ELA 51% · Math 48% - 5Meadow View Elementary SchoolPlainfield SD 202 · 1.9 mi away1,063rd of 2,105
ELA 48% · Math 38% - 6Ridge Elementary SchoolPlainfield SD 202 · 2.8 mi away956th of 2,105
ELA 57% · Math 36% - 4Wesmere Elementary SchoolPlainfield SD 202 · 3.6 mi away1,337th of 2,105
ELA 40% · Math 31% - 7Troy Hofer Elem SchTroy CCSD 30C · 3.9 mi away680th of 2,105
ELA 57% · Math 52% - 9Walnut Trails Elem SchoolMinooka CCSD 201 · 3.9 mi away280th of 2,105
ELA 69% · Math 69% - 8Wallin Oaks Elementary SchoolPlainfield SD 202 · 4.5 mi away599th of 2,105
ELA 63% · Math 51%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Thomas Jefferson Elem Sch in?
Thomas Jefferson Elem Sch is part of the Plainfield SD 202 district in Joliet, Illinois.
Is Thomas Jefferson Elem Sch a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Thomas Jefferson Elem Sch 998th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 53% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Thomas Jefferson Elem Sch?
White 43%, Hispanic 29%, Black 16%, Two or more races 6% (613 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Thomas Jefferson Elem Sch cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60431 is $354K 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.