Thomas Elementary School
Carbondale, IL · Carbondale ESD 95 · Grades 2 - 3
1,805th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 14%▼ Declining
Thomas Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Thomas Elementary School 1,805th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 14% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 25th in 2019 to 14th in 2025 — declining.
Thomas Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Thomas Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 366 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 46.8% | 52.2% | ▲ 5.4 pts | |
| White | 31.8% | 23.0% | ▼ 8.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 11.0% | 11.2% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.4% | 10.4% | ▲ 4.0 pts | |
| Asian | 3.7% | 2.7% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
Homes near Thomas Elementary School
Typical home value $129K in zip 62901 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2008
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Thomas Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Lewis SchoolCarbondale ESD 95 · 1.4 mi away1,773rd of 2,105
ELA 30% · Math 15% - –Parrish Elem SchoolCarbondale ESD 95 · 2.4 mi away
- 7Unity Point Elem SchoolUnity Point CCSD 140 · 4.7 mi away796th of 2,105
ELA 63% · Math 39% - 8Giant City Elem SchoolGiant City CCSD 130 · 4.9 mi away444th of 2,105
ELA 74% · Math 50% - –Gen John A Logan Attendance CntrMurphysboro CUSD 186 · 5.4 mi away
- 9Tri-C Elementary SchoolCarterville CUSD 5 · 5.7 mi away259th of 2,105
ELA 69% · Math 71% - 3DeSoto Elementary SchoolDeSoto Cons SD 86 · 5.7 mi away1,620th of 2,105
ELA 36% · Math 18% - 3Carruthers Elementary SchoolMurphysboro CUSD 186 · 7.7 mi away1,478th of 2,105
ELA 34% · Math 29%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Thomas Elementary School in?
Thomas Elementary School is part of the Carbondale ESD 95 district in Carbondale, Illinois.
Is Thomas Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Thomas Elementary School 1,805th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 14% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Thomas Elementary School?
Black 52%, White 23%, Hispanic 11%, Two or more races 10% (366 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Thomas Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62901 is $129K 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.