Thome Ed School
Thome Ed School serves 41 students inquire with school.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Thome Ed School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
Thome Ed School's student population of 41 students has grown by 925% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type | Special education school |
Grades Offered | n/a |
Total Students | 41 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 6 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Thome Ed School is 0.37, 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.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | n/a | 5% |
Hispanic | 15% | 26% |
Black | 2% | 17% |
White | 78% | 48% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.68 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 47% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Bi-County Special Educ Coop School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Thome Ed School is Rock Falls Township High School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is East Coloma - Nelson Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Merrill Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Rock Falls Merrill Elementary School Math: 21% | Reading: 23%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 3-5 | 311 students10
0.4 miles
600 4th Ave
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-4634 0.4 3-5 311 - Rock Falls East Coloma - Nelson Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-8 | 260 students10
1.0 miles
1602 Dixon Rd
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-4400 1 K-8 260 - Rock Falls Rock Falls Township High School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 646 students10
1.1 miles
101 12th Ave
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-3886 1.1 9-12 646 - Sterling Bi-county Sp Ed Preschool Program Special Education School Grades: 4-5 | 3 students
1.2 miles
506 W 4th St Ste B
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 622-0858 1.2 4-5 3 - Rock Falls Dillon Elementary School Grades: K-2 | 290 students
1.3 miles
1901 8th Ave
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-3356 1.3 K-2 290
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