Serving 540 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thompson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 540 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Thompson Elementary serves the eastern part of the Mesquite, TX school district, covering an area of approximately 3.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 5-10 minutes, with an average distance of 0.7 miles to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 2.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thompson Elementary School's student population of 540 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
540 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Thompson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thompson Elementary School is 0.46, 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
#6602 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
71%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-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 Thompson Elementary School's ranking?
Thompson Elementary School is ranked #6602 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Thompson Elementary School often compared to?
Thompson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cedar Crest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Thompson Elementary School?
540 students attend Thompson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Thompson Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thompson Elementary School offer ?
Thompson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Thompson Elementary School part of?
Thompson Elementary School is part of Mesquite Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Thompson Elementary School located?
Thompson Elementary School is located in the Creek Crossing Estates neighborhood of Mesquite, TX. There are 1 other public schools located in Creek Crossing Estates.
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