- Enrollment
- 1,176
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Urbana, IL
Thomas Paine Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Paine Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173996004014
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Paine Elem School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Urbana · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 324
- students enrolled
Thomas Paine Elem School has class sizes larger than 81% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Paine Elem School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Urbana, IL.
School address
District: Urbana Sd 116 · Illinois
NCES ID 173996004014 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 173996004014 · Urbana, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
324 enr · 16.2:1 · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Urbana High School (1,176 students)
Resource Investment Index #4 of 6 elementary schools in Urbana. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Thomas Paine Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Urbana High Sc
Urbana High School
1,176 students
- Urbana Middle
Urbana Middle School
877 students
- Yankee Ridge E 404
Yankee Ridge Elem School
404 students
- Dr Preston L W 399
Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elem Sch
399 students
- Leal Elem Scho 373
Leal Elem School
373 students
- This school 324
Thomas Paine Elem School
324 students
What this shows Thomas Paine Elem School reports 324 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas Paine Elem School compares
Thomas Paine Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 16% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 324 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
324
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Illinois - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,461
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 45.0%
White 27.6%
Two or More 14.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 45.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Thomas Paine Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Urbana Sd 116, which includes Thomas Paine Elem School.
$20,461
Per student
+12%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 52.2%
State 32.5%
Federal 15.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Thomas Paine Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urbana High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Urbana Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yankee Ridge Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elem Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leal Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas Paine Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Urbana
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Yankee Ridge Elem School
Standard public school
404 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elem Sch
Standard public school
399 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Leal Elem School
Standard public school
373 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
M L King Jr Elem School
Standard public school
322 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Wiley Elementary School
Standard public school
234 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~324 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Paine Elem School
How many students attend Thomas Paine Elem School?
Thomas Paine Elem School has 324 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Urbana, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Paine Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Paine Elem School is 16.2:1, which is 16% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Paine Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Paine Elem School is African American at 45.0% of enrollment, in Urbana, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Paine Elem School?
Thomas Paine Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Thomas Paine Elem School rank among elementary schools in Urbana?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Paine Elem School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Urbana, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Urbana on the city page.
What other schools are in Urbana Sd 116?
Besides Thomas Paine Elem School, Urbana Sd 116 also operates Urbana High School (1,176 students), Urbana Middle School (877 students), and Yankee Ridge Elem School (404 students). See the Urbana Sd 116 district page for the complete list.
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