How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Howard B Thomas Grade School | Prairie Knolls Middle Sch |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Burlington, IL | Elgin, IL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | middle |
| Enrollment | 678 | 770 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.3:1 | 17.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | - |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Howard B Thomas Grade School | Prairie Knolls Middle Sch |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,069 | $14,069 |
| District | Central Cusd 301 | Central Cusd 301 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Howard B Thomas Grade School | Prairie Knolls Middle Sch |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47.9% | 61.0% |
| African American | 2.1% | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.1% | 16.5% |
| Asian | 25.1% | 15.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.1% | 4.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Howard B Thomas Grade School | Prairie Knolls Middle Sch |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.2% | 10.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 41 | 28 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.