Serving 361 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Norman M Thomas Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 361 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Norman M Thomas Elementary covers the entire Freer, TX school district, encompassing approximately 405.2 square miles. Families typically experience a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 12.1 miles and the furthest edge reaching 17.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Norman M Thomas Elementary School's student population of 361 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
361 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
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School Rankings
Norman M Thomas 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 Norman M Thomas Elementary School is 0.15, 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
#4742 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
92%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
5%
Showing 2009–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Buckaroos
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Norman M Thomas Elementary School's ranking?
Norman M Thomas Elementary School is ranked #4742 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Norman M Thomas Elementary School?
361 students attend Norman M Thomas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Norman M Thomas Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Norman M Thomas Elementary School?
Norman M Thomas Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Norman M Thomas Elementary School offer ?
Norman M Thomas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Norman M Thomas Elementary School part of?
Norman M Thomas Elementary School is part of Freer Independent School District.
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