THOMASBORO GRADE SCHOOL
Thomasboro Grade School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Thomasboro CCSD 130 school district, located in Thomasboro, IL with about 154 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 14 teachers, Thomasboro Grade School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
Thomasboro Grade School is a small, rural public school located in Thomasboro, Illinois, serving students in grades Pre-K through 8. As the sole school within the Thomasboro Community Consolidated School District 130, it plays a central role in the local community, emphasizing a close-knit educational environment where staff and students can build strong, long-term relationships. The school is dedicated to fostering academic growth while providing a supportive atmosphere tailored to the needs of its localized student population.
Beyond its core academic curriculum, the school aims to prepare students for the transition to high school by offering a structured yet encouraging learning environment. Because of its size, Thomasboro Grade School often benefits from smaller class sizes, allowing for more individualized attention and a focused approach to student development. By balancing foundational academics with a sense of community pride, the school serves as a cornerstone for the village of Thomasboro and the surrounding agricultural region.
For more information, contact Thomasboro Grade School at (217) 643-3275 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Thomasboro, IL 61878-9784
(217) 643-3275
THOMASBORO GRADE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Thomasboro, IL with about 154 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Thomasboro CCSD 130
- Total Students:
- 154
- Teachers:
- 14
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 154 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending THOMASBORO GRADE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.
- White
- 77.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.0%
- Two or more races
- 9.1%
- Black or African American
- 1.3%
- Asian
- 1.3%
- Female
- 50.0%
- Male
- 50.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.