Thome Ed School

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Thome School, located at 500 E 5th St in Rock Falls, Illinois, is a specialized educational facility operated by the Whiteside County Regional Office of Education. It serves as an alternative learning environment designed to support students who may require a more structured or tailored approach to their education than what is offered in a traditional classroom setting. The school focuses on providing academic instruction alongside social-emotional support to help students navigate challenges and remain on track toward graduation.

By maintaining smaller class sizes and a concentrated staff-to-student ratio, Thome School fosters an environment where students can rebuild their academic confidence and develop essential life skills. The program is committed to serving the needs of the local Rock Falls community by offering a safe, inclusive space for students to overcome barriers, improve their behavioral and academic outcomes, and successfully transition back into their home school districts or pursue post-secondary goals.

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Total Students

7.0

Full-Time Teachers

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Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	Bi-County Special Educ Coop
Phone:	(815)625-1026
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	N/A
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

6th

7th

8th

9th

10th

11th

12th

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught at Thome Ed School
Grade
KG
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th
10th
11th
12th

Not reported M - M