- Enrollment
- 2,858
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fresno, CA
Thomas Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 11/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061455001772
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Elementary earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools.
- #112 of 115
- elementary schools in Fresno · Resource Index
- 11
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.5:1
- large classes for California
- 67.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Elementary ranks #112 of 115 elementary schools in Fresno, CA.
School address
District: Fresno Unified · California
NCES ID 061455001772 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+81 students YoY
Thomas Elementary grew from 754 students in 2022-23 to 835 in 2023-24 (+10.7%).
Teacher FTE added 35.2 → 36.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+81 students YoY 061455001772 · Fresno, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
859 enr · 24.5:1 · 67.9% lunch · RII 11
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunnyside High (2,858 students)
Thomas Elementary grew from 754 students in 2022-23 to 835 in 2023-24 (+10.7%). Teacher FTE added 35.2 → 36.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Thomas Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sunnyside High
Sunnyside High
2,858 students
- Bullard High
Bullard High
2,485 students
- Edison High
Edison High
2,339 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High
2,175 students
- Mclane High
Mclane High
2,056 students
- This school 859
Thomas Elementary
859 students
What this shows Thomas Elementary reports 859 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas Elementary compares
Thomas Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.9% | ▲ 22% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 859 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
859
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in California - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
42.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,909
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.9%
Asian 15.9%
African American 8.8%
White 7.2%
Two or More 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Thomas Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Fresno Unified reports $20,909 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomas Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bullard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edison High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mclane High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,485
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,339
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,175
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Fresno
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Harvest Elementary
Standard public school
1,010 students 29.7:1 students per teacher
James S. Fugman Elementary
Standard public school
893 students 28.8:1 students per teacher
Roger S. Oraze Elementary
Standard public school
868 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Ewing Elementary
Standard public school
842 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
John S. Wash Elementary
Standard public school
838 students 27.9:1 students per teacher
Hamilton Elementary
Standard public school
811 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~859 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Elementary
How many students attend Thomas Elementary?
Thomas Elementary has 859 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fresno, CA. CCD year-over-year: 754 (2022-23) → 835 (2023-24), up 81.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Elementary is 24.5:1, which is 14% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas Elementary?
67.9% of students at Thomas Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 61.9% of enrollment, in Fresno, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Elementary?
Thomas Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 11/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Thomas Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fresno?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Elementary ranks #112 of 115 elementary schools in Fresno, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Fresno on the city page.
What other schools are in Fresno Unified?
Besides Thomas Elementary, Fresno Unified also operates Sunnyside High (2,858 students), Bullard High (2,485 students), and Edison High (2,339 students). See the Fresno Unified district page for the complete list.