Serving 204 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Thompsonville 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 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Thompsonville Grade School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 46.5 square miles in Thompsonville, IL. The average drive to the school from within the zone typically takes about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge located around 5.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thompsonville Grade School's student population of 204 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
204 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1949
School Calendar
School Rankings
Thompsonville 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 Thompsonville Grade School is 0.00, 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)
20-29%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
100%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.7%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thompsonville Grade School's ranking?
Thompsonville Grade School is ranked #2478 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Thompsonville Grade School often compared to?
Thompsonville Grade Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Akin Comm Cons Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 Thompsonville Grade School?
204 students attend Thompsonville Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Thompsonville Grade School students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thompsonville Grade School?
Thompsonville Grade School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Thompsonville Grade School offer ?
Thompsonville Grade School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Thompsonville Grade School part of?
Thompsonville Grade School is part of Thompsonville CUSD 174 School District.
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