Serving 440 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Thomasville Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 440 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomasville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Thomasville Elementary School's student population of 440 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
440 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thomasville Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomasville Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#459 out of 1276 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
10%
Black
54%
32%
White
42%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomasville Elementary School's ranking?
Thomasville Elementary School is ranked #459 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Thomasville Elementary School often compared to?
Thomasville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grove Hill Elementary School, Joe M Gillmore Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Thomasville Elementary School?
440 students attend Thomasville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Thomasville Elementary School students are Black, 42% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomasville Elementary School?
Thomasville Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Thomasville Elementary School offer ?
Thomasville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Thomasville Elementary School part of?
Thomasville Elementary School is part of Thomasville City School District.
School Reviews
5 9/30/2014
great school! who were the 5th grade teachers in 1970? thanks
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