Howard B Thomas Grade School
Burlington, IL · Central CUSD 301 · Grades PK - 5
420th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 80%▲ Improving
Howard B Thomas Grade School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Howard B Thomas Grade School 420th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 80% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 72th in 2019 to 80th in 2025 — improving.
Howard B Thomas Grade School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Howard B Thomas Grade School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 644 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.1% | 50.5% | ▼ 21.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 19.7% | 22.2% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| Asian | 4.5% | 20.0% | ▲ 15.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.8% | 4.3% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| Black | 1.8% | 2.5% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Howard B Thomas Grade School
Typical home value $324K in zip 60109 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2016
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Howard B Thomas Grade School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Lily Lake Grade SchoolCentral CUSD 301 · 4.5 mi away263rd of 2,105
ELA 75% · Math 65% - 9Prairie View Grade SchoolCentral CUSD 301 · 5.3 mi away312th of 2,105
ELA 75% · Math 60% - 9Country Trails ElemCentral CUSD 301 · 5.5 mi away287th of 2,105
ELA 74% · Math 63% - 8Hampshire Elem SchoolCUSD 300 · 6.1 mi away546th of 2,105
ELA 57% · Math 60% - 9Wasco Elem SchoolSt Charles CUSD 303 · 6.9 mi away258th of 2,105
ELA 73% · Math 67% - 6Big Timber Elementary SchoolCUSD 300 · 7.2 mi away926th of 2,105
ELA 48% · Math 47% - 5Otter Creek Elem SchoolSD U-46 · 7.2 mi away1,120th of 2,105
ELA 43% · Math 40% - 10Corron Elementary SchoolSt Charles CUSD 303 · 7.3 mi away189th of 2,105
ELA 77% · Math 70%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Howard B Thomas Grade School in?
Howard B Thomas Grade School is part of the Central CUSD 301 district in Burlington, Illinois.
Is Howard B Thomas Grade School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Howard B Thomas Grade School 420th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 80% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Howard B Thomas Grade School?
White 51%, Hispanic 22%, Asian 20%, Two or more races 4% (644 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Howard B Thomas Grade School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60109 is $324K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.