Serving 689 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Howard B Thomas Grade School ranks in the top 50% 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 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is equal to the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 689 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Howard B Thomas Grade School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Howard B Thomas Grade School's student population of 689 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
689 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Howard B Thomas Grade School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Howard B Thomas Grade School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1379 out of 3663 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
5%
Hispanic
22%
27%
Black
2%
17%
White
56%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Howard B Thomas Grade School's ranking?
Howard B Thomas Grade School is ranked #1379 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Howard B Thomas Grade School?
689 students attend Howard B Thomas Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Howard B Thomas Grade School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Howard B Thomas Grade School?
Howard B Thomas Grade School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Howard B Thomas Grade School offer ?
Howard B Thomas Grade School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Howard B Thomas Grade School part of?
Howard B Thomas Grade School is part of Central CUSD 301 School District.
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