Serving 260 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Thomas Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 260 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: THOMAS ES's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Thomas, OK, encompassing approximately 463.4 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 13.7 miles and the furthest edge reaching 23.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Thomas Elementary School's student population of 260 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
260 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
School Rankings
Thomas Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#80 out of 1652 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
American Indian
13%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Hispanic
7%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
White
66%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Two or more races
14%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.1%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Elementary School's ranking?
Thomas Elementary School is ranked #80 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Thomas Elementary School?
260 students attend Thomas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Thomas Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are American Indian, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas Elementary School?
Thomas Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Thomas Elementary School offer ?
Thomas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas Elementary School part of?
Thomas Elementary School is part of Thomas-Fay-Custer Unified School District.
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