Serving 276 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thomson Es ranks in the top 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 276 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomson Es ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Thomson Es's student population of 276 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
276 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Thomson Es ranks within the top 50% of all 212 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomson Es is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#82 out of 212 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
8%
2%
Hispanic
39%
17%
Black
37%
65%
White
8%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomson Es's ranking?
Thomson Es is ranked #82 out of 212 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Thomson Es often compared to?
Thomson Esis often viewed alongside schools like School Without Walls At Francis-stevens by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% DC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% DC state average).
How many students attend Thomson Es?
276 students attend Thomson Es.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Thomson Es students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomson Es?
Thomson Es has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Thomson Es offer ?
Thomson Es offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Thomson Es part of?
Thomson Es is part of District Of Columbia Public Schools School District.
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