Serving 789 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thompson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 789 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Thompson Elementary serves the southwest part of Ruskin, FL, covering an area of approximately 8.1 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 4.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thompson Elementary School's student population of 789 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
789 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Thompson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thompson Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2538 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
55%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Black
28%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Trailblazers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thompson Elementary School's ranking?
Thompson Elementary School is ranked #2538 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Thompson Elementary School often compared to?
Thompson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ruskin Elementary School, Cypress Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Thompson Elementary School?
789 students attend Thompson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Thompson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thompson Elementary School?
Thompson Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Thompson Elementary School offer ?
Thompson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thompson Elementary School part of?
Thompson Elementary School is part of Hillsborough School District.
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