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Thornton SD 154 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 252 students in Thornton SD 154 School District.
Public School in Thornton SD 154 School District have an average reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public schools of 30%).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
4,399 Schools
# Students
252 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
136,665 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
43%
28%
% Black
32%
16%
% White
19%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,964 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,226 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,964
$21,990
Spending / Student
$13,226
$21,244
Best Thornton SD 154 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wolcott School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 N Wolcott St
Thornton, IL 60476
(708) 877-2526
Thornton, IL 60476
(708) 877-2526
Grades: PK-8
| 252 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Thornton SD 154 School District?
Thornton SD 154 School District manages 1 public schools serving 252 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Thornton SD 154 School District?
43% of Thornton SD 154 School District students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Thornton SD 154 School District?
Thornton SD 154 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Thornton SD 154 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,226 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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