Thunderbolt Elementary School
- Thunderbolt Elementary School serves 975 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 77% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 79% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Thunderbolt Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 61%.
Top Placements
Thunderbolt Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Thunderbolt Elementary School's student population of 975 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 70 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 975 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 70 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Thunderbolt Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 3,650 schools in Florida (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Thunderbolt Elementary School is 0.52, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #315 out of 3650 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 32% |
| Black | 9% | 22% |
| White | 67% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 22% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Clay School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Thunderbolt Elementary School is Fleming Island High School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lakeside Junior High School (4.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School (1.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fleming Island Fleming Island High School Grades: 9-12 | 2217 students
0.9 miles
2233 Village Square Pkwy
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904)541-2100 0.9 9-12 2217 - Middleburg Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 397 students
1.8 miles
1630 Woodpecker Ln
Middleburg, FL 32068
(904)336-3475 1.8 PK-6 397 - Fleming Island Robert M. Paterson Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 938 students
1.9 miles
5400 Pine Ave
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904)336-2575 1.9 PK-6 938 - Fleming Island Fleming Island Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 797 students
2.5 miles
4425 Lakeshore Dr
Fleming Island, FL 32003
(904)336-1075 2.5 PK-6 797 - Orange Park Lakeside Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 798 students
4.7 miles
2752 Moody Ave
Orange Park, FL 32073
(904)213-2966 4.7 PK-6 798
School Reviews
| 3 I am the grandparent of two wonderful kids that attend here the school is a great school But there is still bulling my poor granddaughter is so depressed and cry`s a lot there bulking her I`m so worried about her God bless these kids and keep them safe A very concerned grandparent - Posted by Parent - Cerenia |
| 5 My son has been in Thunderbolt since kindergarten and is now a 3rd grader. He has had such great teachers and enjoyed all the extra cirriculars that the school offers. Parents are encouraged to be involved and they have gifted classes for those kids who need to be challenged. I hate that we have to leave. - Posted by Parent - matth |
| 2 I am very happy with my 3rd grader academic process and her teacher is fantastic. I am not however happy with the way the 5th grade is being taught. I do not like my daughter having to do worksheets on her own during classtime. I feel everything in the classroom should be discussed. I am very disappointed in the extra curricular activities. There are very few after school activities. Most are before school, which I cannot get my kids there at that time. I've noticed the only extra activities that come home in their weekly folders cost money and are run usually through the YMCA. The extra help offered to struggling kids in absolutely horrible and again the help is before school. If you are not failing then you don't receive extra help. I am spending 4400.00 which I took out a loan for to get the help my daughter needs through Sylvan. She has improved since she'sbeen going, but the next 4400.00 will be due soon and I really don't have it. I have tried going through the school channels to get her into some form of help, but they really don't care, as long as she does well on the FCAT. - Posted by Parent - kelka |
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