Thomas Street Elementary School

520 S Thomas Street
Tupelo, MS 38801
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Thomas Street Elementary School serves 374 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 374 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Thomas Street Elementary School serves the western part of Tupelo, MS, covering an area of approximately 8.6 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 5.3 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

School Overview

Thomas Street Elementary School's student population of 374 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
374 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Your Story. Our Purpose.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Thomas Street Elementary School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
9%
7%
Black
52%
45%
White
30%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.63
(22-23)
27.3%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Thomas Street Elementary School often compared to?
Thomas Street Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carver Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Thomas Street Elementary School?
374 students attend Thomas Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Thomas Street Elementary School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas Street Elementary School?
Thomas Street Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thomas Street Elementary School offer ?
Thomas Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas Street Elementary School part of?
Thomas Street Elementary School is part of Tupelo Public School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 374 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Thomas Street Elementary School serves the western part of Tupelo, MS, covering an area of approximately 8.6 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 5.3 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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