Enrollment
322
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Thomson, GA
Thomson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Thomson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130357001353
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomson Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Thomson · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 89.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomson Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomson Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Thomson, GA.
School address
District: Mcduffie County · Georgia
NCES ID 130357001353 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.7%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thomson Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thomson Elementary School
Thomson Elementary School is a high-poverty, small elementary school in Thomson, Georgia, enrolling 322 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 89.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 322 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 270 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #28, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (70%) and White (21%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 322 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 116 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 322 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Thomson's elementary schools, it stands alongside Norris Elementary School (287 students): Thomson Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.9:1 vs 10.6:1).
Mcduffie County also operates Thomson High School (962 students) and Thomson-Mcduffie Middle School (667 students) alongside Thomson 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 Thomson Elementary School compares
Thomson Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.7% | ▲ 48% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
322
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
89.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 30% in Georgia - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,811
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
85
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.0 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 69.6%
White 21.1%
Two or More 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Thomson Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mcduffie County, which includes Thomson Elementary School.
$13,811
Per student
0%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.3%
State 47.6%
Federal 18.1%
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 Thomson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomson-Mcduffie Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maxwell Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dearing Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norris Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 962
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Thomson
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~322 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Thomson Elementary School
How many students attend Thomson Elementary School?
Thomson Elementary School has 322 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Thomson, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomson Elementary School is 12.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 18% 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 Thomson Elementary School?
89.7% of students at Thomson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Thomson Elementary School is African American at 69.6% of enrollment, in Thomson, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomson Elementary School?
Thomson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Thomson Elementary School rank among public schools in Thomson?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomson Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Thomson, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Thomson on the city page.
Is Thomson Elementary School a good school?
Thomson Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Georgia 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 Mcduffie County?
Besides Thomson Elementary School, Mcduffie County also operates Thomson High School (962 students), Thomson-Mcduffie Middle School (667 students), and Maxwell Elementary School (436 students). See the Mcduffie County district page for the complete list.
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