Total enrollment
249
+13 (+6%) vs SY 2020-21
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.
4-year change in Thornton
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
1
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
1,940
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
249
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
1
public K-12
| 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 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Thornton has rose 6% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 236 students to 249.
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.