Serving 634 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Deloras E Thompson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 634 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Deloras E Thompson Elementary serves the southwest part of Houston, TX, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Deloras E Thompson Elementary School's student population of 634 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
634 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Deloras E Thompson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deloras E Thompson Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6242 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
44%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
44%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deloras E Thompson Elementary School's ranking?
Deloras E Thompson Elementary School is ranked #6242 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Deloras E Thompson Elementary School?
634 students attend Deloras E Thompson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Deloras E Thompson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Deloras E Thompson Elementary School?
Deloras E Thompson Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Deloras E Thompson Elementary School offer ?
Deloras E Thompson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Deloras E Thompson Elementary School part of?
Deloras E Thompson Elementary School is part of Spring Independent School District.
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