Thorp J N Elem School
Public
Elementary Grades PK–8
Part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
8914 S Buffalo Ave, Chicago, IL 60617 · (773) 535-6250
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Academic performance
Math proficiency2.5%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts2.5%
State average 30.7%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
296Students enrolled
11:1Student–teacher ratio
97%Free / reduced lunch
CitySetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K36
Kindergarten20
Grade 133
Grade 231
Grade 336
Grade 433
Grade 527
Grade 623
Grade 731
Grade 825
Grade 101
Students
Black · 79%234
Hispanic · 19%55
White · 1%3
American Indian/Alaska Native · 1%3
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
243’20
253’21
275’22
319’23
296’24
Location
8914 S Buffalo Ave Chicago
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.