Serving 258 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Thomas Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Thomas Elementary School's student population of 258 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
258 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Thomas Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#156 out of 1680 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
13%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
n/a
8%
White
67%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Elementary School's ranking?
Thomas Elementary School is ranked #156 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Thomas Elementary School?
258 students attend Thomas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Thomas Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Elementary School?
Thomas Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Thomas Elementary School offer ?
Thomas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas Elementary School part of?
Thomas Elementary School is part of Thomas-Fay-Custer Unified School District.
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