Serving 619 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thames Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 619 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Thames Elementary School serves the southern part of Hattiesburg, MS, covering an area of approximately 10.2 square miles. Families in this zone can expect a typical drive to the school of 10 to 12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thames Elementary School's student population of 619 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
619 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
To Educate Every Child, Every Way, Every Day.
School Rankings
Thames Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thames Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#448 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
73%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
18%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11%
26.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
Showing 2004–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thames Elementary School's ranking?
Thames Elementary School is ranked #448 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Thames Elementary School often compared to?
Thames Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rowan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Thames Elementary School?
619 students attend Thames Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Thames Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thames Elementary School?
Thames Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thames Elementary School offer ?
Thames Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thames Elementary School part of?
Thames Elementary School is part of Hattiesburg School District.
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