Serving 148 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Thomasboro Grade School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 148 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Thomasboro Grade School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Thomasboro, IL, covering approximately 33.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 3.2 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending up to 5.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thomasboro Grade School's student population of 148 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
148 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Thomasboro Grade School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomasboro Grade School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2478 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.6%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomasboro Grade School's ranking?
Thomasboro Grade School is ranked #2478 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Thomasboro Grade School?
148 students attend Thomasboro Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Thomasboro Grade School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomasboro Grade School?
Thomasboro Grade School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Thomasboro Grade School offer ?
Thomasboro Grade School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Thomasboro Grade School part of?
Thomasboro Grade School is part of Thomasboro CCSD 130 School District.
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