At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 378
400
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
75%+21.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
2–3
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Thomas Elementary School is a public primary serving grades 2–3 in Carbondale, Illinois. The school enrolls 400 students. It is part of the Carbondale ESD 95 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
75% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span2–3
DistrictCarbondale ESD 95
County17077
CityCarbondale
ZIP62901
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170834000448
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment400
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino10.5%
Black / African American2.4%
Asian54.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native23.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races8.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.0%
Hispanic
10.5%
Black
2.4%
Asian
54.4%
Two+
8.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.