Serving 427 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Thomasville Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 427 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Thomasville Elementary School serves the entire district of Thomasville, AL, encompassing an area of approximately 105.8 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 6.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 8.2 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thomasville Elementary School's student population of 427 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
427 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Thomasville Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomasville Elementary School is 0.56, which is less 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
#278 out of 1275 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
12%
Black
53%
31%
White
41%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.8%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomasville Elementary School's ranking?
Thomasville Elementary School is ranked #278 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Thomasville Elementary School often compared to?
Thomasville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grove Hill Elementary School, Joe M Gillmore Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Thomasville Elementary School?
427 students attend Thomasville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Thomasville Elementary School students are Black, 41% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomasville Elementary School?
Thomasville Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Thomasville Elementary School offer ?
Thomasville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomasville Elementary School part of?
Thomasville Elementary School is part of Thomasville City School District.
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5 10/10/2025
great school! who were the 5th grade teachers in 1970? thanks
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