Thomas Elementary School
Carbondale, IL · Elementary School · Grades 2-3
Performance Overview
About This School
Thomas Elementary School is a elementary school located in Carbondale, Illinois. The school serves 305 students in grades 2-3.
With a DataScore of 53/100 (C), Thomas Elementary School performs at the state average for Illinois. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
52% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is factored into the resource access component of the DataScore.
Frequently Asked Questions
Thomas Elementary School has a DataScore of 53/100 (Grade C), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Thomas Elementary School has 305 students enrolled in grades 2-3. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1.
Yes, Thomas Elementary School is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +12, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Thomas Elementary School is part of the Carbondale ESD 95 in Carbondale, Illinois. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.