Wade Thomas Elementary School
Tel:
(415)454-4603
- Wade Thomas Elementary School serves 392 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 84% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Wade Thomas Elementary School's student population of 392 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 392 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Wade Thomas Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Wade Thomas Elementary School is 0.36, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #136 out of 9,595 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 81% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 84% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 79% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 7% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ross Valley Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Wade Thomas Elementary School is Sir Francis Drake High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Ross Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Ross Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Ross Ross Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 382 students
0.8 miles
9 Lagunitas Rd.
Ross, CA 94957
(415)457-2705 0.8 K-8 382 - San Anselmo Sir Francis Drake High School Grades: 9-12 | 1142 students
1.0 miles
1327 Sir Francis Drake Blvd.
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415)453-8770 1.0 9-12 1142 - San Rafael Sun Valley Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 501 students
1.4 miles
75 Happy Ln
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415)485-2440 1.4 K-5 501 - San Anselmo Brookside Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 354 students
1.5 miles
116 Butterfield Rd.
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415)453-2948 1.5 K-5 354 - Greenbrae Adaline E. Kent Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 600 students
1.6 miles
800 College Ave.
Greenbrae, CA 94904
(415)458-5970 1.6 5-8 600
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