Thomson Es

1200 L St. Nw
Washington, DC 20005
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 276 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thomson Es ranks in the top 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 276 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Top 50% in DC
  • : 30-34% (Top 5%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Thomson Es's student population of 276 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
276 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Thomson Es ranks within the top 50% of all 212 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomson Es is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (DC)
#82 out of 212 schools
(Top 50%)
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(18-19)
30-34%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Thomson Es and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
30-34%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Thomson Es and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
8%
2%
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Hispanic
39%
17%
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Black
37%
65%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Thomson Es and the percentage of Black public school students in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
8%
13%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
This chart display the diversity score of Thomson Es and the public school average diversity score of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
52%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
7%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Thomson Es and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thomson Es's ranking?
Thomson Es is ranked #82 out of 212 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Thomson Es often compared to?
Thomson Esis often viewed alongside schools like School Without Walls At Francis-stevens by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% DC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% DC state average).
How many students attend Thomson Es?
276 students attend Thomson Es.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Thomson Es students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomson Es?
Thomson Es has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Thomson Es offer ?
Thomson Es offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Thomson Es part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 276 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 5%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

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