Thomas Paine Elem School
Urbana, IL · Urbana SD 116 · Grades K - 5
2,031st of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 4%▼ Declining
Thomas Paine Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Thomas Paine Elem School 2,031st of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 4% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 28th in 2019 to 4th in 2025 — declining.
Thomas Paine Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Thomas Paine Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 362 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 28.4% | 45.6% | ▲ 17.2 pts | |
| White | 50.5% | 32.6% | ▼ 17.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 10.4% | 13.0% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 5.9% | 5.2% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Asian | 4.5% | 3.6% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Thomas Paine Elem School
Typical home value $223K in zip 61802 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Thomas Paine Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elementary SchoolUrbana SD 116 · 0.7 mi away2,103rd of 2,105
ELA 8% · Math 6% - 4Leal Elem SchoolUrbana SD 116 · 1.6 mi away1,340th of 2,105
ELA 39% · Math 32% - 1M L King Jr Elem SchoolUrbana SD 116 · 2.6 mi away2,080th of 2,105
ELA 12% · Math 9% - 1Washington Elem SchoolChampaign CUSD 4 · 3 mi away1,977th of 2,105
ELA 18% · Math 13% - 2Stratton Elementary SchoolChampaign CUSD 4 · 3.7 mi away1,881st of 2,105
ELA 19% · Math 18% - 8South Side Elementary SchoolChampaign CUSD 4 · 3.8 mi away522nd of 2,105
ELA 59% · Math 61% - 5Bottenfield Elem SchoolChampaign CUSD 4 · 3.9 mi away1,173rd of 2,105
ELA 42% · Math 38% - 7Carrie Busey Elem SchoolChampaign CUSD 4 · 4.1 mi away741st of 2,105
ELA 56% · Math 49%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Thomas Paine Elem School in?
Thomas Paine Elem School is part of the Urbana SD 116 district in Urbana, Illinois.
Is Thomas Paine Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Thomas Paine Elem School 2,031st of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 4% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Thomas Paine Elem School?
Black 46%, White 33%, Two or more races 13%, Hispanic 5% (362 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Thomas Paine Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61802 is $223K 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.