{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"J.N. Thorp Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":44.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10374020,"projectId":9944460,"letterContent":"Our students and families are incredibly grateful for the generous winter clothing donations made possible through DonorsChoose. Living in Chicago, we know how harsh and unpredictable the winter months can be. Having access to warm coats, hats, gloves, and other essentials has made a meaningful difference in our students' daily lives. For many of them, these items are not just accessories, they are necessities that help them arrive at school comfortable, confident, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThe impact has been both practical and emotional. Students have expressed excitement and relief at receiving brand-new winter gear they can truly call their own. Families have shared their appreciation for the extra support during a season that often brings financial strain. Because of this generosity, our classroom community feels supported and cared for, and our students are able to focus more fully on their education rather than the cold outside. We are deeply thankful to everyone who helped make this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1764807114138,"projectUrl":"project/winter-clothing-for-students/9944460/","projectTitle":"Winter Clothing for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gordon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10374020"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5855","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":291,"numTeachers":20,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":79,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":18,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"14.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":55.3,"schoolId":5855,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about J.N. Thorp Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"J.N. Thorp Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/j-n-thorp-elementary-school/5855"}
Join the 161 supporters who believe in this school.
About this school
J.N. Thorp Elementary School is
an urban public school
in Chicago, Illinois that is part of Chicago Public School District 299.
It serves 291 students
in grades Pre-K - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.6:1.
Its teachers have had 53 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Title 1
Data about Title 1 status comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
Grades Pre-K - 8
291 Students
20 Teachers
8914 S Buffalo AveContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
Share and help support J.N. Thorp Elementary School
Boost support for this school! Share this page with friends, family, alumni, and fellow supporters. Every connection helps teachers get the supplies they need and shows how much your community cares about its students.
DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for public school teachers.
Every donation funds real needs — pencils, books, lab equipment, art supplies, and more — helping students learn and thrive. We ship supplies directly to the school, and you'll see exactly where each dollar goes.
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
98%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
J.N. Thorp Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
DonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a teacher in need, moving us closer to a nation where students
in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great education.
J.N. Thorp Elementary School
$29,862
raised using DonorsChoose
53
projects
funded
23
teachers
funded
161
donors
5
projects
for
basic supplies
9
projects for
technology
4
projects for
books
2
projects
for
art supplies
J.N. Thorp Elementary School has received support from
89 individuals from Illinois and
72 individuals out-of-state.
