Thomas Street Elementary School

520 S Thomas Street
Tupelo, MS 38801
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 413 students in grades Kindergarten-2, 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 413 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

School Overview

Thomas Street Elementary School's student population of 413 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
413 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Thomas Street Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MS)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
5%
4%
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Black
61%
47%
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White
28%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.55
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Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Thomas Street Elementary School often compared to?
Thomas Street Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carver Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Thomas Street Elementary School?
413 students attend Thomas Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Thomas Street Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Street Elementary School?
Thomas Street Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thomas Street Elementary School offer ?
Thomas Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Thomas Street Elementary School part of?
Thomas Street Elementary School is part of Tupelo Public School Dist School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 413 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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