D−
Thorp J N Elem School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–8
8914 S Buffalo Ave, Chicago, IL 60617 · (773) 535-6250 · Part of Chicago Public School District 299
Students
296
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
97%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about Thorp J N Elem School
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 23 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 28 pts below the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 21.8% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency2.5%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts2.5%
State average 30.7%
Location
Directions ↗
8914 S Buffalo Ave, Chicago
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K36
Kindergarten20
Grade 133
Grade 231
Grade 336
Grade 433
Grade 527
Grade 623
Grade 731
Grade 825
Grade 101
Enrollment over time
243’20
253’21
275’22
319’23
296’24
Up 21.8% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 79%Hispanic 19%White 1%American Indian/Alaska Native 1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.