Serving 207 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Fort Thomas Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 207 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fort Thomas Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire Fort Thomas school district, encompassing approximately 1,029.4 square miles. The zone typically requires a 20-30 minute drive to reach the school, with an average distance of 31.4 miles to the edge and a maximum distance of 37.9 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fort Thomas Elementary School's student population of 207 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
207 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Fort Thomas Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Thomas Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1537 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
89%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
49%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.1%
41.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
83%
39%
Showing 2006–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
10%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Thomas Elementary School's ranking?
Fort Thomas Elementary School is ranked #1537 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Fort Thomas Elementary School?
207 students attend Fort Thomas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Fort Thomas Elementary School students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fort Thomas Elementary School?
Fort Thomas Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fort Thomas Elementary School offer ?
Fort Thomas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Thomas Elementary School part of?
Fort Thomas Elementary School is part of Fort Thomas Unified District (4221).
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