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Thome Elementary School (Closed 2004)

500 E 5th St
Rock Falls, IL 61071
Thome Elementary School serves 189 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
189 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
14%
28%
Black
3%
17%
White
79%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.36
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Thome Elementary School?
189 students attend Thome Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Thome Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thome Elementary School?
Thome Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Thome Elementary School offer ?
Thome Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Thome Elementary School part of?
Thome Elementary School is part of Rock Falls Education Service District 13.

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