Thomasboro Grade School

www.thomasboro.k12.il.us

148 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

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.

148

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomasboro Grade School
Demographic	Student Count
White	101
Hispanic	18
Black	10
Asian	1
Two or More	18

White
101 (68.2%)
Hispanic
18 (12.2%)
Two or More
18 (12.2%)
Black
10 (6.8%)
Asian
1 (0.7%)

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:	Thomasboro CCSD 130
Phone:	(217)643-3275
Website:	http://www.thomasboro.k12.il.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	148
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
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

Pre-Kindergarten 8

Kindergarten 13

Grade 1 10

Grade 2 19

Grade 3 18

Grade 4 16

Grade 5 11

Grade 6 18

Grade 7 15

Grade 8 20