THOMAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Thomas Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Carbondale ESD 95 school district, located in Carbondale, IL with about 328 students offering grade levels from 2nd Grade to 3rd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, Thomas Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Thomas Elementary School, located at 1025 N Wall St in Carbondale, Illinois, is a public school serving students in the Carbondale Elementary School District 95. As a core educational institution in the community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the overall well-being of its student body. It serves as a foundational stop for local families, emphasizing basic literacy, numeracy, and character development in the early formative years of a child's education.

The school operates within the broader context of the Carbondale community, reflecting the town’s diverse cultural and academic atmosphere, bolstered by its proximity to Southern Illinois University. Like many schools in the district, Thomas Elementary focuses on creating an inclusive climate that prepares students for the transition to middle school. Through its curriculum and extracurricular efforts, the school strives to engage students through collaborative learning, community involvement, and a commitment to meeting the individual needs of its diverse population of learners.

For more information, contact Thomas Elementary School at (618) 457-6226 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.