Enrollment
324
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173996004014
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 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 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Urbana · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 324
- students enrolled
Thomas Paine Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Paine Elem School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Urbana, IL.
School address
District: Urbana Sd 116 · Illinois
NCES ID 173996004014 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thomas Paine Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thomas Paine Elem School
Thomas Paine Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Urbana, Illinois, enrolling 324 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 324 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by African American (45%) and White (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Urbana's elementary schools, it stands alongside Yankee Ridge Elem School (404 students): Thomas Paine Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.6:1 vs 12.2:1).
Urbana Sd 116 also operates Urbana High School (1,176 students) and Urbana Middle School (877 students) alongside Thomas Paine Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 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
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
324
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Illinois - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
$19,850
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
Enrollment 324 Top 59% in Illinois - larger than 41% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 20.0
Students per teacher 12.6:1 -10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173996004014
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 & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 37.0%
In-school suspensions 8
Out-of-school suspensions 20
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Urbana Sd 116, which includes Thomas Paine Elem School.
$19,850
Per student
+16%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.2%
State 32.5%
Federal 15.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Urbana Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yankee Ridge Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elem Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leal Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 1,176
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 14.9:1 students per teacher
Leal Elem School
Standard public school
373 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
M L King Jr Elem School
Standard public school
322 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Wiley Elementary School
Standard public school
234 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
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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 12.6:1, which is 10% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
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 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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 #2 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.
Is Thomas Paine Elem School a good school?
Thomas Paine Elem School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.