- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Thomasville Elementary School held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 010330001247 · Thomasville, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
427 enr · 14.7:1 · 54.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomasville High School (305 students)
Thomasville Elementary School held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Thomasville Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Thomasville Elementary School
427 students
- Thomasville Hi
Thomasville High School
305 students
- Thomasville Mi
Thomasville Middle School
281 students
What this shows Thomasville Elementary School reports 427 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomasville Elementary School compares
Thomasville Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,125
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
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.
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
District finance for Thomasville City reports $14,125 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide other 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 (~427 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 470 (2022-23) → 468 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.