Serving 622 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lance Thompson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher 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 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 622 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lance Thompson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lance Thompson Elementary School's student population of 622 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
622 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
Lance Thompson Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lance Thompson Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#1350 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
6%
Hispanic
19%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
59%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lance Thompson Elementary School's ranking?
Lance Thompson Elementary School is ranked #1350 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Lance Thompson Elementary School?
622 students attend Lance Thompson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Lance Thompson Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lance Thompson Elementary School?
Lance Thompson Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lance Thompson Elementary School offer ?
Lance Thompson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lance Thompson Elementary School part of?
Lance Thompson Elementary School is part of Northwest Independent School District.
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