Serving 483 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William L Thompson School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 483 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William L Thompson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
William L Thompson School's student population of 483 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
483 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
William L Thompson School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William L Thompson School is 0.69, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#958 out of 3542 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
33%
28%
Black
6%
17%
White
43%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William L Thompson School's ranking?
William L Thompson School is ranked #958 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend William L Thompson School?
483 students attend William L Thompson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of William L Thompson School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William L Thompson School?
William L Thompson School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does William L Thompson School offer ?
William L Thompson School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is William L Thompson School part of?
William L Thompson School is part of Lake Villa CCSD 41 School District.
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