Below Average
#3380 of 3,813 schools in IL
Thomas Paine Elem School
Elementary School · Urbana Sd 116 · Urbana, IL
An Urbana Sd 116 elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1801 James Cherry Dr, Urbana, IL 61802
- Math 5% proficient (2021)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thomas Paine Elem School score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 65 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 17% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 34% (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 26 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thomas Paine Elem 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,049/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Urbana), 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
$58,588
Median home value
$158,300
Median rent
$996/mo
College educated
37.8%
Homeownership
55.7%
Poverty rate
15.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61802; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Preston L Williams JR Elem SchEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 517 | Compare → |
| Yankee Ridge Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 461 | Compare → |
| Leal Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 375 | Compare → |
| Circle AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | 1–12 | 2.2 mi | 62 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Urbana Sd 116
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #4 of 8
- District spending per student
- $20,461NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thomas Paine Elem School is listed in Urbana SD 116; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas Paine Elem School
Thomas Paine Elem School is a public elementary school in Urbana, IL, part of Urbana Sd 116, serving approximately 362 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #3,380 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomas Paine Elem School
What grades does Thomas Paine Elem School serve?
Thomas Paine Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Thomas Paine Elem School?
Thomas Paine Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 362 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Paine Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Paine Elem School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thomas Paine Elem School rank in IL?
Thomas Paine Elem School ranks #3,380 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Thomas Paine Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomas Paine Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Paine Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas Paine Elem School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Thomas Paine Elem School a charter school?
No, Thomas Paine Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thomas Paine Elem School a Title I school?
No, Thomas Paine Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas Paine Elem School?
69.9% of students at Thomas Paine Elem 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 362
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Champaign County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.8%
- Phone
- (217) 384-3602
- Area population (ZIP 61802)
- 19,502
- Area average commute
- 16.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 61802; 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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