Thomas Elementary School

Thomas Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
1240 Lakeside Dr,  Abilene, TX
Abilene Independent School District
3.5
389 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs Cindy Hay
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
57%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
28
Full Time Teachers
28
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
391:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Hispanic
42%
White
29.5%
Black
21.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.9%
Two or more races
3.4%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
11/16/2023
Teachers LOVE their students and go above and beyond in ensuring their needs are taken care. Students feel safe and loved. I'm very proud to say that my children attend Thomas Elementary. There are more and more refugees attending at Thomas, but my children said that they still get all the help they...
5.0 parent
6/11/2021
Thomas has the best teachers and staff! The principal and office staff know who all the kids are by name and constantly go above and beyond for the students. We have been at Thomas for five years with three kids in various grades and have had excellent teachers at every level. The teachers all provi...
1.0 parent
12/5/2018
Horrible Horrible Horrible if you are not up to their class and your child has issues you better ran fast and hard to find another one.
1.0 parent
8/10/2018
I found the leadership at Thomas to be unprofessional and not a good environment for my child. We grew to not only distrust our child's teachers but ultimately the principal herself. I have spoken with several other parents who felt the same way. I would not recommend this school to anyone with its...

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Thomas Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Abilene, TX and is served by the Abilene Independent School District in Texas. The school has a total enrollment of 389 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Thomas Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $365,887. Discover additional schools in the area, like Woodson Center for Excellence, DAEP, Academy for Technology, Engineering, Math & Science (ATEMS), and more. Learn more about what Abilene has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Thomas Elementary School.

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