Thomas Paine Elem School

www.usd116.org

251 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Thomas Paine Elementary School, located at 1801 James Cherry Drive in Urbana, Illinois, is a public elementary school serving students in the Urbana School District 116. The school is known for its commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. As part of a district that prioritizes equity, Thomas Paine works to meet the diverse needs of its student population through a variety of instructional strategies and extracurricular opportunities designed to foster curiosity and lifelong learning.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, the school plays an active role in the surrounding Urbana neighborhood. It typically utilizes a collaborative approach involving teachers, staff, and families to ensure that students have the resources necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom. With a focus on preparing young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond, Thomas Paine Elementary maintains a strong school culture rooted in collaboration, respect, and the foundational principles of public education.

251

Total Students

20.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas Paine Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	98
Hispanic	21
Black	88
Asian	12
Two or More	32

White
98 (39.0 %)
Black
88 (35.1 %)
Two or More
32 (12.7 %)
Hispanic
21 (8.4 %)
Asian
12 (4.8 %)

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:	Urbana SD 116
Phone:	(217)384-3602
Website:	http://www.usd116.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	251
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 48