Serving 787 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Thorp O A Elementary Scholastic Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 787 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 69%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Thorp O A Elementary Scholastic Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thorp O A Elementary Scholastic Academy is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Thorp O A Elementary Scholastic Academy's ranking?
Thorp O A Elementary Scholastic Academy is ranked #904 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Thorp O A Elementary Scholastic Academy often compared to?
Thorp O A Elementary Scholastic Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Smyser Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Thorp O A Elementary Scholastic Academy?
787 students attend Thorp O A Elementary Scholastic Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Thorp O A Elementary Scholastic Academy students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thorp O A Elementary Scholastic Academy?
Thorp O A Elementary Scholastic Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thorp O A Elementary Scholastic Academy offer ?
Thorp O A Elementary Scholastic Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Thorp O A Elementary Scholastic Academy part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 787 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 69%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
