Serving 378 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thomas Elementary School ranks in the top 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 55-59% (which is higher 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 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 378 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Thomas Elementary serves the southeast part of Abilene, TX, covering an area of approximately 5.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 1.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thomas Elementary School's student population of 378 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
378 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Thomas Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Elementary School is 0.68, which is more 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
#3022 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 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)
55-59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
38%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
37%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
20%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Elementary School's ranking?
Thomas Elementary School is ranked #3022 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 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 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Thomas Elementary School?
378 students attend Thomas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Thomas Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas Elementary School?
Thomas Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thomas Elementary School offer ?
Thomas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Thomas Elementary School part of?
Thomas Elementary School is part of Abilene Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Thomas Elementary School located?
Thomas Elementary School is located in the Lytle Area neighborhood of Abilene, TX.
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