- Enrollment
- 1,575
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Burlington, IL
Howard B Thomas Grade School
Federal NCES profile for Howard B Thomas Grade School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170783000398
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Howard B Thomas Grade School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Burlington · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 678
- students enrolled
Howard B Thomas Grade School has class sizes larger than 92% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Howard B Thomas Grade School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Burlington, IL.
School address
District: Central Cusd 301 · Illinois
NCES ID 170783000398 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Howard B Thomas Grade School grew from 603 students in 2022-23 to 644 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 170783000398 · Burlington, IL Other · MID · TRAD
678 enr · 18.3:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (1,575 students)
Howard B Thomas Grade School grew from 603 students in 2022-23 to 644 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Howard B Thomas Grade School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School
1,575 students
- Prairie Knolls
Prairie Knolls Middle Sch
770 students
- Country Trails
Country Trails Elem
751 students
- This school
Howard B Thomas Grade School
678 students
- Prairie View G 615
Prairie View Grade School
615 students
- Central Middle 418
Central Middle School
418 students
What this shows Howard B Thomas Grade School reports 678 students on the CCD universe file.
How Howard B Thomas Grade School compares
Howard B Thomas Grade School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 31% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 678 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
678
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 92% in Illinois - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,741
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.9%
Asian 25.1%
Hispanic or Latino 20.1%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, Howard B Thomas Grade School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Central Cusd 301 reports $14,741 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Howard B Thomas Grade School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie Knolls Middle Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Country Trails Elem | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Grade School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Howard B Thomas Grade School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~678 students)
Frequently asked questions about Howard B Thomas Grade School
How many students attend Howard B Thomas Grade School?
Howard B Thomas Grade School has 678 students enrolled. It is a public school in Burlington, IL. CCD year-over-year: 603 (2022-23) → 644 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howard B Thomas Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at Howard B Thomas Grade School is 18.3:1, which is 31% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Howard B Thomas Grade School?
The largest demographic group at Howard B Thomas Grade School is White at 47.9% of enrollment, in Burlington, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Howard B Thomas Grade School?
Howard B Thomas Grade School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Howard B Thomas Grade School rank among public schools in Burlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Howard B Thomas Grade School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Burlington, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Central Cusd 301?
Besides Howard B Thomas Grade School, Central Cusd 301 also operates Central High School (1,575 students), Prairie Knolls Middle Sch (770 students), and Country Trails Elem (751 students). See the Central Cusd 301 district page for the complete list.