Thompson Learning Academy (Closed 2021)

201 S Sheldon St
Rantoul, IL 61866
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Thompson Learning Academy serves 37 students in grades 6-8. 
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
37 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Thompson Learning Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
5%
Hispanic
(15-16)
18%
26%
Black
(15-16)
28%
17%
White
(15-16)
41%
49%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
13%
3%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Thompson Learning Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Thompson Learning Academy?
37 students attend Thompson Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Thompson Learning Academy students are White, 28% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 13% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thompson Learning Academy?
Thompson Learning Academy has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thompson Learning Academy offer ?
Thompson Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Thompson Learning Academy part of?
Thompson Learning Academy is part of Rantoul City School District 137.

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