Howard B Thomas Grade School

hbt.central301.net/

603 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Howard B. Thomas Grade School is a public elementary school located in the rural community of Burlington, Illinois, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of Central Community Unit School District 301, the school is situated in a setting known for its small-town atmosphere and close-knit community engagement. The school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience, prioritizing core subjects while fostering a supportive environment tailored to the developmental needs of young children.

In addition to its standard curriculum, Howard B. Thomas Grade School emphasizes the importance of social-emotional growth and building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school benefits from being part of a growing district, allowing it to balance a traditional, community-focused approach with modern educational resources. By maintaining a student-centered culture, the school aims to prepare its pupils for the transition to middle school within the district’s broader academic framework.

603

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Howard B Thomas Grade School
Demographic	Student Count
White	327
Hispanic	133
Black	13
Asian	104
Two or More	23
American Indian	3

White
327 (54.2 %)
Hispanic
133 (22.1 %)
Asian
104 (17.2 %)
Two or More
23 (3.8 %)
Black
13 (2.2 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Central CUSD 301
Phone:	(847)464-6008
Website:	http://hbt.central301.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	603
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 51

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 88

Grade 6 1