Thompson Elementary School

About Thompson Elementary School

Thompson Elementary School is an excellent educational institution located in the heart of the city. We have been providing quality education to our students since our founding in 1965. We strive to provide a safe and nurturing learning environment for all of our students.
At Thompson Elementary School, we believe that every student should be provided with the best possible educational opportunities. We offer a wide variety of academic programs, including math, science, reading, writing, and social studies. We also provide enrichment activities such as music, art, physical education, and foreign language.
Our faculty and staff are dedicated to helping each student reach their full potential. We have a strong commitment to our students and their families and work hard to ensure that all of our students have the tools they need to succeed.
We are proud of our commitment to our students and our community. We invite you to come and visit us and see why Thompson Elementary School is the best choice for your child’s education.

Address:	236 Goldenrod Ave Gadsden, AL 35901
Phone:	(256) 546-7011
Site:	tes.gcs.k12.al.us
Grades:	PreK – 5
Enrollment:	215 students

Overview Thompson Elementary School

Thompson Elementary School serves 215 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Thompson Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on Thompson Elementary School

Thompson Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Thompson Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.