Serving 859 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Thomas Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 859 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Thomas Elementary serves the northeast part of Fresno, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thomas Elementary School's student population of 859 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
859 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
2005
Average Class Size
20 students
School Motto
We are a Community School!
School Rankings
Thomas Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#7963 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
16%
12%
Hispanic
62%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
7%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Elementary School's ranking?
Thomas Elementary School is ranked #7963 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Thomas Elementary School?
859 students attend Thomas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Thomas Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas Elementary School?
Thomas Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Thomas Elementary School offer ?
Thomas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Thomas Elementary School part of?
Thomas Elementary School is part of Fresno Unified School District.
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