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#2480 of 3,813 schools in IL
Howard B Thomas Grade School
Elementary School · Central Cusd 301 · Burlington, IL
A Central Cusd 301 elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
44W575 Plato Rd, Burlington, IL 60109
- Math 24% proficient (2021)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Howard B Thomas Grade School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low56/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,528
Median home value
$304,000
Median rent
$1,199/mo
College educated
26.2%
Homeownership
76.7%
Poverty rate
13.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60109; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Lake Grade SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 4.5 mi | 279 | Compare → |
| Country Trails ElemEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 692 | Compare → |
| Prairie View Grade SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 679 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Central Cusd 301
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,741NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Howard B Thomas Grade School is listed in Central CUSD 301; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Howard B Thomas Grade School
Howard B Thomas Grade School is a public elementary school in Burlington, IL, part of Central Cusd 301, serving approximately 644 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,480 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Howard B Thomas Grade School
What grades does Howard B Thomas Grade School serve?
Howard B Thomas Grade School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Howard B Thomas Grade School?
Howard B Thomas Grade School has an enrollment of approximately 644 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howard B Thomas Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at Howard B Thomas Grade School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Howard B Thomas Grade School rank in IL?
Howard B Thomas Grade School ranks #2,480 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Howard B Thomas Grade School's MySchoolScout rating?
Howard B Thomas Grade School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Howard B Thomas Grade School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Howard B Thomas Grade School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Howard B Thomas Grade School a charter school?
No, Howard B Thomas Grade School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Howard B Thomas Grade School a Title I school?
No, Howard B Thomas Grade School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Howard B Thomas Grade School?
22.4% of students at Howard B Thomas Grade School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 644
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Kane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.6%
- Phone
- (847) 464-6008
- Area population (ZIP 60109)
- 520
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60109; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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