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Thomasboro Grade School
Elementary School · Thomasboro Ccsd 130 · Thomasboro, IL
A Thomasboro Ccsd 130 elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
201 N Phillips St, Thomasboro, IL 61878
- Math 8% proficient (2021)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thomasboro Grade School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 70 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 17% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 41% (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
65.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thomasboro Grade 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low202/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Thomasboro), 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
$72,250
Median home value
$115,600
Median rent
$790/mo
College educated
19.5%
Homeownership
82.2%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61878; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadmeadow Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–5 | 4.6 mi | 243 | 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.
Thomasboro Ccsd 130
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $21,448NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thomasboro Grade School is listed in Thomasboro CCSD 130; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomasboro Grade School
Thomasboro Grade School is a public elementary school in Thomasboro, IL, part of Thomasboro Ccsd 130, serving approximately 136 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,703 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomasboro Grade School
What grades does Thomasboro Grade School serve?
Thomasboro Grade School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Thomasboro Grade School?
Thomasboro Grade School has an enrollment of approximately 136 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomasboro Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomasboro Grade School is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thomasboro Grade School rank in IL?
Thomasboro Grade School ranks #3,703 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Thomasboro Grade School's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomasboro Grade School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Thomasboro Grade School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomasboro Grade School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Thomasboro Grade School a charter school?
No, Thomasboro Grade School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thomasboro Grade School a Title I school?
No, Thomasboro Grade School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomasboro Grade School?
65.4% of students at Thomasboro 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 136
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Champaign County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.5%
- Phone
- (217) 643-3275
- Area population (ZIP 61878)
- 1,179
- Area median age
- 47.2
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 61878; 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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