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J. Thorp Elementary School

J. Thorp Elementary School is a public middle school in Chicago, IL, serving grades K–8, rated D+, with 296 students and an 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 24% in English Language Arts, 14% in Science and 7% in Math.

D+TopHap school rating
Rating
D+
Grades
K–8
Enrollment
296
Students per teacher
11.4:1
Level
Middle
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts24%
Science14%
Math7%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

Black79%
Hispanic19%
White1%
Native American1%
Male / female
50% / 50%
Free or reduced lunch
97%
Enrollment change vs prior year
+8.0%
Prior-year enrollment
274

Homes assigned to this school

318 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to J. Thorp Elementary School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
8914 S Buffalo Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
Phone
(773) 535-6250
Website
cps.k12.il.us
Setting
City - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
170993001122
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School district

Chicago Public School District 299

District rating
C+
Schools
643
Students
324,130
Spending per student
$21,421
Teachers (FTE)
23,532
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About J. Thorp Elementary School

How is J. Thorp Elementary School rated?

J. Thorp Elementary School holds a D+ rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Chicago Public School District 299 is rated C+ overall.

How do students at J. Thorp Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of J. Thorp Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 24% in English Language Arts, 14% in Science and 7% in Math.

What grades does J. Thorp Elementary School serve?

J. Thorp Elementary School serves grades K–8 as a middle school.

How many students attend J. Thorp Elementary School?

296 students attend J. Thorp Elementary School, up from 274 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 11.4:1.

Which homes are assigned to J. Thorp Elementary School?

TopHap matches 318 residential properties to J. Thorp Elementary School in and around Chicago. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is J. Thorp Elementary School in?

J. Thorp Elementary School is part of Chicago Public School District 299, which reports 643 schools, 324,130 students and $21,421 of spending per student.