Thompson Elementary School
Tel:
(256)546-7011
- Thompson Elementary School serves 221 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Thompson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Thompson Elementary School's student population of 221 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 221 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Thompson Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Thompson Elementary School is 0.41, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #995 out of 1,264 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 7% |
| Black | 75% | 33% |
| White | 12% | 55% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.34 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 89% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gadsden City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Thompson Elementary School is C I T Y Prog (2.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Litchfield Middle School (2.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Litchfield Middle School (2.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gadsden Litchfield Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 198 students
2.5 miles
1109 Hoke St
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256)492-6793 2.5 6-8 198 - Gadsden Adams Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 415 students
2.6 miles
919 Raley St
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256)492-4952 2.6 PK-5 415 - Gadsden C I T Y Prog Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 15 students
2.6 miles
435 E Chestnut
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256)543-2489 2.6 6-12 15 - Gadsden Donehoo Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 275 students
2.8 miles
1109 E Broad St
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256)546-3604 2.8 PK-5 275 - Gadsden Mitchell Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 384 students
2.9 miles
1501 Noccalula Rd
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256)546-2711 2.9 K-5 384
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