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#2317 of 3,813 schools in IL
Thomas Elementary School
Elementary School · Carbondale Esd 95 · Carbondale, IL
A Carbondale Esd 95 elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1025 N Wall St, Carbondale, IL 62901
- Math 8% proficient (2021)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thomas Elementary School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 12% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 31% (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
71.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thomas Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,746/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Carbondale), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$32,960
Median home value
$137,600
Median rent
$732/mo
College educated
47.9%
Homeownership
30.6%
Poverty rate
33.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–11 | 1.7 mi | 99 | Compare → |
| Carbondale New SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–4 | 2.6 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Unity Point Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–8 | 4.7 mi | 660 | Compare → |
| Giant City Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–8 | 4.9 mi | 242 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Carbondale Esd 95
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $22,298NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thomas Elementary School is listed in Carbondale ESD 95; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas Elementary School
Thomas Elementary School is a public elementary school in Carbondale, IL, part of Carbondale Esd 95, serving approximately 366 students in grades 2nd-3rd with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,317 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomas Elementary School
What grades does Thomas Elementary School serve?
Thomas Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 3rd.
How many students attend Thomas Elementary School?
Thomas Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 366 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Elementary School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thomas Elementary School rank in IL?
Thomas Elementary School ranks #2,317 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Thomas Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomas Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Thomas Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas Elementary School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Thomas Elementary School a charter school?
No, Thomas Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thomas Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Thomas Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas Elementary School?
71.6% of students at Thomas Elementary 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
- 2nd – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 366
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.4%
- Phone
- (618) 457-6226
- Area population (ZIP 62901)
- 22,920
- Area average commute
- 15.8 min
- Area median age
- 26
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 62901; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
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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