Enrollment
427
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Thomasville, AL
Thomasville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Thomasville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010330001247
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomasville Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Thomasville · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 54.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomasville Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomasville Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Thomasville, AL.
School address
District: Thomasville City · Alabama
NCES ID 010330001247 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.5%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thomasville Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thomasville Elementary School
Thomasville Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Thomasville, Alabama, enrolling 427 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 14.7:1, Thomasville Elementary School is leaner than roughly 86% of Alabama schools and 17% under the state's 17.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 54.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 427 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 430 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #58.
Its student body is led by African American (53%) and White (42%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 427 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Thomasville City also operates Thomasville High School (305 students) and Thomasville Middle School (281 students) alongside Thomasville Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Thomasville Elementary School compares
Thomasville Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.5% | ▼ 7% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 427 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
427
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 14% in Alabama - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,226
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $12,491
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 427 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 53.2%
White 41.5%
Two or More 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 53.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, Thomasville Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Thomasville City, which includes Thomasville Elementary School.
$13,226
Per student
+6%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.6%
State 58.0%
Federal 18.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Thomasville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomasville High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomasville Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomasville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~427 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Thomasville Elementary School
How many students attend Thomasville Elementary School?
Thomasville Elementary School has 427 students enrolled. It is a public school in Thomasville, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomasville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomasville Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 17% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomasville Elementary School?
54.5% of students at Thomasville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomasville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Thomasville Elementary School is African American at 53.2% of enrollment, in Thomasville, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomasville Elementary School?
Thomasville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Thomasville Elementary School rank among public schools in Thomasville?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomasville Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Thomasville, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Thomasville on the city page.
Is Thomasville Elementary School a good school?
Thomasville Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Alabama schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Thomasville City?
Besides Thomasville Elementary School, Thomasville City also operates Thomasville High School (305 students) and Thomasville Middle School (281 students). See the Thomasville City district page for the complete list.
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