Serving 217 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 217 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fort Thomas Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Fort Thomas Elementary School's student population of 217 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
217 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fort Thomas Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Thomas Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1764 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
92%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
8%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
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 #1764 out of 1,854 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Fort Thomas Elementary School?
217 students attend Fort Thomas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Fort Thomas Elementary School students are American Indian, and 8% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Thomas Elementary School?
Fort Thomas Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, 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
What school district is Fort Thomas Elementary School part of?
Fort Thomas Elementary School is part of Fort Thomas Unified District (4221) School District.
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