Thomasboro CCSD 130

Thomasboro CCSD 130 is a small school district in Illinois that serves the community of Thomasboro. The district has only one school, Thomasboro Grade School, which provides education for students in grades PK-8. With a total enrollment of 134 students, the school is performing below average compared to other elementary schools in the state.

According to the data, Thomasboro Grade School is ranked 1442 out of 2067 Illinois elementary schools for the 2023-2024 school year and is rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is significantly below the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, with proficiency rates of just 25.8% and 11.8%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 41.2% and 28.4%. This low academic performance has been a consistent issue for the school over the past few years.

Additionally, Thomasboro Grade School faces other challenges, such as a high chronic absenteeism rate of 27.2% and a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 65.67%. Despite the school district's higher per-student spending and smaller class sizes, the academic outcomes remain poor, suggesting that simply allocating more resources may not be enough to improve student performance. Addressing the underlying issues, such as student engagement, attendance, and targeted interventions, will likely be necessary to drive meaningful improvements at Thomasboro Grade School.