Thomastown Elementary School serves 201 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
201 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)35-39%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)30-34%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
5%
Black
91%
47%
White
6%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)50-59%
75%
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% MS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thomastown Elementary School?
The graduation rate of Thomastown Elementary School is 50-59%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 75%.
How many students attend Thomastown Elementary School?
201 students attend Thomastown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Thomastown Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomastown Elementary School?
Thomastown Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Thomastown Elementary School offer ?
Thomastown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Thomastown Elementary School part of?
Thomastown Elementary School is part of Leake County School District.
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