Howard B. Thomas Grade School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

Burlington, IL

Central Community Unit School District No. 301

689 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Jan Harnish

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1

Math Proficiency
24%

Reading Proficiency
37%

B+

Academics

B+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

37%

Math Proficiency

24%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

17:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

25.8%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male

55.6%

Female

44.4%

White

54.2%

Hispanic

22.1%

Asian or Pacific Islander

17.2%

Two or more races

3.8%

Black

2.2%

Native American

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

8/1/2025

I’ve had the unique opportunity to experience HBT both as a student teacher and as a parent of multiple children. I can confidently say this school sets a high standard for what elementary education should look like: supportive, inclusive, and genuinely student-centered.What stands out most is the d...

5.0 parent

7/29/2025

We love HBT and so glad that we a part of their community. We had one small issue the first few months of being at the school with a troubled kid "bullying" my daughter and once I got word of it and contacted the school it was handled greatly. And we have not had a single issue since. in fact- quite...

1.0 parent

7/28/2025

My special needs son got harassed. He was beaten and hurt. This place destroyed his mental health. Stay away from here and never come.

1.0 parent

7/28/2025

school ignores complaints sides with bullied my 6 yr old cried so badly

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Average Home Value

$519,414

Median Lot Size

16,988 Sq Ft

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19%

Average Household Income

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Illinois Kane County Burlington

Howard B. Thomas Grade School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Burlington, IL, in the Burlington neighborhood, and is served by the Central Community Unit School District No. 301 in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 689 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 24% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Howard B. Thomas Grade School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $519,414. Discover additional schools in the area, like Central High School, Central Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Burlington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Howard B. Thomas Grade School.

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