Thames Elementary School
Thames Elementary School serves 488 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Thames Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 488 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thames Elementary School's student population of 488 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
488 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thames Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 816 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Thames Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#457 out of 816 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)22%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)31%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
4%
Black
87%
48%
White
5%
43%
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
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Thames Elementary School?
488 students attend Thames Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Thames Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thames Elementary School?
Thames Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thames Elementary School offer ?
Thames Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Thames Elementary School part of?
Thames Elementary School is part of Hattiesburg Public School District.
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