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Thorp, J. N.

Official school name:
James N Thorp Elementary School
Address:
8914 S Buffalo Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60617
  Map
Phone: (773) 535-6250
Fax: (773) 535-6582
www.jnthorp.org
Contacts:
Principal - Tony Lewis Fisher
Other - Bivian L. Ramey
Important Information
Attendance boundaries:
Yes Far South zone map

Bilingual Services:   N/A

Refugee Services:  N/A

Title I Eligible:  Yes

Track:  Standard

Nearest CTA:  
Bus Image CTA Bus Routes:
5, 26, 71, 87
Metra Image Metra Train Lines:
Metra Electric District (ME)
School type Zone Grades Number of students
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
Neighborhood
Far South
Pre-K-8
412

Pre-K: Half Day Kindergarten: Full Day
Hours: 07:45 AM-02:45 PM After School Hours:
Earliest Drop Off:    
School-wide Programs and Models
Early Childhood Program, Kindergarten
Supports and Resources

Thorp Elementary is a neighborhood school offering a general education curriculum supplemented by before- and after-school programs in reading, math, computers, and fine arts. We also have a Special Needs Cluster Program to service students with disabilities. Thorp has partnerships with the Southside Art Center, Ravinia, and Chicago State University.
Health and Wellness:  Crisis Intervention Services, School-based Dental Services
 
Sports and Fitness:  Boys’ Basketball, Double Dutch, Flag Football, Girls’ Tennis, Pom-Pon
 
At-a-glance
We are a community of learners!
Statistics Demographics
As of 2012-2013, there were 412 students enrolled at THORP, J. 98.3% were low income Students. 28.9% were Special Education Students. 12.6% were Limited English Learners. As of 2012-2013, the largest demographic at THORP, J was Black. As of that time, this demographic made up 76.5% of the student population. The second greatest demographic was Hispanic at 22.3%.
Students w/disabilities: 28.9 % English language learners: 12.6 %
ADA accessible: Generally accessible Dress Code: Yes
 
Enrollment and admissions
Guidelines
Open to students living in attendance area. If space is available, applicants living outside the attendance area may apply. Contact school for more information. Pre-K open to applicants citywide.

Admissions contactApplication typeApplication deadline
Alma C. FriersonStandard Elementary and Pre-KContact school
Testing required
None required
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Additional information resources
CPS strives to provide information about our schools to parents and the community. The reports listed below are intended to provide additional information about each school.

Report name Date Download
School Progress Report - English 2012 Download PDF
School Progress Report Letter - English 2012 Download PDF
School Progress Report - Spanish 2012 Download PDF
School Progress Report Letter - Spanish 2012 Download PDF
Parent-Guardian Survey 2012 Download PDF
Continuous Improvement Work Plan (CIWP) Year 1 2012-2014 Download PDF
School Space Utilization Report 2011 - 2012 Download PDF
Year 2 SIPAAA 2010 - 2012 Download PDF
School Segment Report 2010 Download PDF
School Segment Report 2009 Download PDF
6 month asbestos surveillance Fall 2012 Download PDF
Asbestos Inspection report 2010 Download PDF
Asbestos Inspection report 2007 Download PDF
School Assessment N/A Download PDF
Environmental Scorecard Current Opens in a new window
Education Facilities Master Plan 2013 Download PDF
Scorecard
School Performance Rating
This school's performance rating is: This school's status is:
Unchecked Excellent Standing (Level 1) Unchecked Not on Probation
Unchecked Good Standing (Level 2) Checked On Probation
Checked Low Academic Standing (Level 3) Unchecked Not Applicable
 
This school's performance rating is based on the CPS Performance Policy. This school earned 33.3% of the available points on the Performance Policy in the 2011-2012 school year, which places the school in Level 3.
Student outcomes CPS
average
2010 2011 2012
Students exceeding state standards in grade 8 (ISAT Composite) 15.8%
11.5%
6.5%
4.2%
Academic progress CPS
average
2010 2011 2012
Students meeting or exceeding state standards (ISAT Composite) 76.4%
55.9%
59.4%
60.6%
Students meeting or exceeding state standards in reading 73.4%
56.1%
58.8%
60.2%
Students meeting or exceeding state standards in mathematics 80.5%
60.2%
63.8%
64%
Students meeting or exceeding state standards in science 72.9%
43.8%
45.9%
50.7%
Students exceeding state standards (ISAT Composite) 18.9%
4.3%
5.6%
5.5%
Relative School Impact on Student Growth in Reading ("value-added") 0
0.5
Relative School Impact on Student Growth in Mathematics ("value-added") 0
0.3
Attendance CPS
average
2010 2011 2012
Average Daily Attendance Rate 95.3%
93.1%
91.9%
92.9%
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Recently published reports
Report name Date Download
School Progress Report - English 2012 Download PDF
School Progress Report Letter - English 2012 Download PDF
School Progress Report - Spanish 2012 Download PDF
School Progress Report Letter - Spanish 2012 Download PDF
Parent-Guardian Survey 2012 Download PDF
Performance Policy Report 2012 Download PDF
State School Report Card 2012 Download PDF
AYP Report 2012 Download PDF
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Key dates*
May 27
All Tracks: No Classes; Memorial Day
June 19
Track E: Last Day of School
June 24
Track R: Last Day of School
*Actual dates may vary. Please call school to confirm.