Total enrollment
249
-5 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
1 schools in Thornton
Illinois · Public K-12
In Thornton, Illinois, public K-12 schools total 1 and serve approximately 249 students, with an average school size of 249.
7-year change in Thornton
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
1
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% Black
31%
was 25%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolcott School | Elementary | PK-08 | 249 |
About Thornton
Thornton, Illinois is home to 1 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 249 students. By school count, it is a small city.
Average school size in Thornton is around 249 students, 48% lower than the Illinois average of about 480.
Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Thornton has remained close to its prior level since SY 2017-18, moving from about 254 students to 249. Demographically, the Black share of enrollment increased from 25% to 31%.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Thornton discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.