Serving 644 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Howard B Thomas Grade School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 644 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 50%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 37% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Howard B Thomas Grade School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Howard B Thomas Grade School is 0.67, 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.
Howard B Thomas Grade School is ranked #1129 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Howard B Thomas Grade School?
644 students attend Howard B Thomas Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Howard B Thomas Grade School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Howard B Thomas Grade School?
Howard B Thomas Grade School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Howard B Thomas Grade School offer ?
Howard B Thomas Grade School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Howard B Thomas Grade School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 644 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 50%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 37% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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