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Norman M Thomas Elementary

Summary:

Norman M Thomas Elementary is a public elementary school in Freer, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 374 students. The school is part of the Freer Independent School District, which is ranked 769 out of 968 school districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Norman M Thomas Elementary consistently performs below the state average in STAAR test scores across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates ranging from 10.64% in 3rd grade Math to 56.52% in 5th grade Math, compared to the state averages of 40.86% and 48.96%, respectively. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools, with its ranking ranging from 2,517 out of 4,578 schools in 2020-2021 to 3,434 out of 4,675 schools in 2023-2024. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also been low, ranging from 0 to 2 stars out of 5 over the past several years.

The school's performance on STAAR tests varies significantly across different student subgroups, and the school has a high percentage of students from low-income families, with 79.95% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's spending per student has fluctuated over the past few years, ranging from $11,420 in 2019-2020 to $13,246 in 2018-2019, which may indicate resource allocation challenges that could be impacting the school's ability to provide the necessary resources and support for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1404 S Norton
       Freer, TX  78357-0240

(361) 394-6025

District: Freer Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3434th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,519 Help


Students who attend Norman M Thomas Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Lucy Aragon J H
High:    Freer High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  355

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
94.6%
White:
4.8%
Asian:
0.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  85.1% Help


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Compare Details Norman M Thomas Elementary ranks worse than 73.5% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.02. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (94.6%), White (4.8%), Asian (0.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 85.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Norman M Thomas Elementary is 16.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Norman M Thomas Elementary is $12,519.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Norman M Thomas Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Norman M Thomas Elementary 3434th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Norman M Thomas Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Freer Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Freer Independent School District (Isd) 769th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Norman M Thomas Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Norman M Thomas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 39.73 2484th 3465 28.3%
2005 19.66 3181st 3475 8.5%
2006 34.03 2708th 3476 22.1%
2007 56.70 1875th 3724 49.7%
2008 42.58 2549th 3768 32.4%
2009 31.44 3135th 3884 19.3%
2010 11.47 3801st 3937 3.5%
2011 19.26 3757th 4095 8.3%
2012 23.88 3696th 4206 12.1%
2013 18.55 3848th 4221 8.8%
2014 22.65 3715th 4260 12.8%
2015 15.46 3941st 4320 8.8%
2016 14.79 3940th 4286 8.1%
2017 18.99 3828th 4329 11.6%
2018 21.02 3749th 4359 14.0%
2019 12.96 4233rd 4479 5.5%
2021 40.85 2517th 4578 45.0%
2022 27.70 3501st 4581 23.6%
2023 42.02 2662nd 4647 42.7%
2024 30.02 3434th 4675 26.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Norman M Thomas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 23.87 3092nd 3638 15.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Norman M Thomas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.17 2369th 3558 33.4%
2021 47.85 1539th 3799 59.5%
2022 47.36 1746th 3952 55.8%
2023 52.30 1511th 4086 63.0%
2024 47.77 2038th 4261 52.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Norman M Thomas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.31 3865th 4264 9.4%
2019 15.05 4140th 4309 3.9%
2021 44.99 2387th 4451 46.4%
2022 28.80 3587th 4477 19.9%
2023 40.70 2814th 4521 37.8%
2024 28.77 3627th 4560 20.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Norman M Thomas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.15 3117th 4306 27.6%
2019 17.19 4000th 4348 8.0%
2021 39.48 2606th 4499 42.1%
2022 21.33 3940th 4561 13.6%
2023 37.32 2960th 4588 35.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Norman M Thomas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.53 2875th 3106 7.4%
2019 22.14 2876th 3184 9.7%
2021 27.37 2406th 3006 20.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Norman M Thomas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.72 4101st 4240 3.3%
2019 9.73 4263rd 4295 0.7%
2021 36.56 2837th 4331 34.5%
2022 25.15 3778th 4461 15.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Norman M Thomas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.75 3939th 4319 8.8%
2019 12.95 4164th 4357 4.4%
2021 44.96 2262nd 4498 49.7%
2022 36.12 2984th 4563 34.6%
2023 46.94 2338th 4585 49.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Norman M Thomas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.58 3615th 4168 13.3%
2019 14.42 4029th 4188 3.8%
2021 45.09 2238th 4329 48.3%
2022 29.49 3449th 4376 21.2%
2023 47.65 2211th 4401 49.8%
2024 30.65 3359th 4431 24.2%
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Rank History for White students at Norman M Thomas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.93 2755th 3127 11.9%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Norman M Thomas Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 146 1 0 443 0 n/a n/a 0 590
1990 141 1 2 422 0 n/a n/a 0 566
1991 110 1 2 422 0 n/a n/a 0 535
1992 117 0 2 417 0 n/a n/a 0 536
1993 112 0 0 422 1 n/a n/a 0 535
1994 113 2 0 428 1 n/a n/a 0 544
1995 93 3 1 378 0 n/a n/a 0 475
1996 93 3 1 378 0 n/a n/a 0 475
1997 84 2 0 421 0 n/a n/a 0 507
1998 96 0 1 415 0 n/a n/a 0 512
1999 101 2 1 439 0 n/a n/a 0 543
2000 102 1 1 425 0 n/a n/a 0 529
2001 93 1 0 411 0 n/a n/a 0 505
2002 78 0 1 380 0 n/a n/a 0 459
2003 78 0 1 380 0 n/a n/a 0 459
2004 71 0 0 383 0 n/a n/a 0 454
2005 80 1 0 371 2 n/a n/a 0 454
2006 68 0 0 370 0 n/a n/a 0 438
2007 57 0 0 351 0 n/a n/a 0 408
2008 46 0 0 349 0 n/a n/a 0 395
2009 46 1 2 370 0 n/a n/a 0 419
2010 47 0 2 385 0 n/a n/a 0 434
2011 39 0 2 365 0 0 0 0 406
2012 39 0 3 389 0 0 0 0 431
2013 33 1 2 363 0 0 3 0 402
2014 34 1 2 391 0 0 3 0 431
2015 27 0 2 372 1 0 2 0 404
2016 29 1 1 367 1 0 3 0 402
2017 24 1 2 379 1 0 2 0 409
2018 22 1 2 380 1 0 1 0 407
2019 24 0 0 379 1 0 0 0 404
2020 22 0 0 396 1 0 0 0 419
2021 16 0 0 375 1 0 0 0 392
2022 19 0 0 362 0 0 0 0 381
2023 18 0 2 353 0 0 1 0 374
2024 17 0 1 336 0 0 1 0 355

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Norman M Thomas Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 590 n/a n/a n/a
1990 566 35.0 16.1 n/a
1991 535 35.0 15.2 n/a
1992 536 35.3 15.1 56.2
1993 535 31.0 17.3 69.5
1994 544 35.0 15.5 56.6
1995 475 35.0 13.6 57.1
1996 475 35.0 13.6 57.1
1997 507 33.7 15.0 51.9
1998 512 34.7 14.8 53.1
1999 543 34.0 16.0 68.1
2000 529 32.0 16.5 65.4
2001 505 33.5 15.1 62.6
2002 459 34.3 13.4 60.1
2003 459 34.3 13.4 60.1
2004 454 32.9 13.8 50.7
2005 454 27.9 16.3 59.9
2006 438 29.9 14.6 65.1
2007 408 32.9 12.4 67.4
2008 395 33.0 12.0 64.8
2009 419 28.0 15.0 72.1
2010 434 26.0 16.6 77
2011 406 25.0 16.2 72.4
2012 431 25.0 17.2 72.2
2013 402 25.0 16.0 75.4
2014 431 27.0 15.9 74.5
2015 404 25.0 16.1 59.9
2016 402 25.0 16.0 72.6
2017 409 23.1 17.6 72.9
2018 407 23.0 17.6 72.7
2019 404 24.0 16.8 74.3
2020 419 27.0 15.5 71.8
2021 392 23.0 17.0 77
2022 381 22.5 16.8 81.6
2023 374 22.5 16.5 79.9
2024 355 21.5 16.4 85.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Norman M Thomas Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 590 n/a n/a n/a
1990 566 35.0 16.1 n/a
1991 535 35.0 15.2 n/a
1992 536 35.3 15.1 56.2
1993 535 31.0 17.3 69.5
1994 544 35.0 15.5 56.6
1995 475 35.0 13.6 57.1
1996 475 35.0 13.6 57.1
1997 507 33.7 15.0 51.9
1998 512 34.7 14.8 53.1
1999 543 34.0 16.0 68.1
2000 529 32.0 16.5 65.4
2001 505 33.5 15.1 62.6
2002 459 34.3 13.4 60.1
2003 459 34.3 13.4 60.1
2004 454 32.9 13.8 50.7
2005 454 27.9 16.3 59.9
2006 438 29.9 14.6 65.1
2007 408 32.9 12.4 67.4
2008 395 33.0 12.0 64.8
2009 419 28.0 15.0 72.1
2010 434 26.0 16.6 77
2011 406 25.0 16.2 72.4
2012 431 25.0 17.2 72.2
2013 402 25.0 16.0 75.4
2014 431 27.0 15.9 74.5
2015 404 25.0 16.1 59.9
2016 402 25.0 16.0 72.6
2017 409 23.1 17.6 72.9
2018 407 23.0 17.6 72.7
2019 404 24.0 16.8 74.3
2020 419 27.0 15.5 71.8
2021 392 23.0 17.0 77
2022 381 22.5 16.8 81.6
2023 374 22.5 16.5 79.9
2024 355 21.5 16.4 85.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Norman M Thomas Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $3,272 (24.7%) $9,974 (75.3%) $13,246
2020 $1,872 (16.4%) $9,548 (83.6%) $11,420
2021 $2,491 (19.9%) $10,029 (80.1%) $12,519

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Norman M Thomas Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 4233rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2662nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 37.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Norman M Thomas Elementary)2133
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Freer Independent School District (Isd))2133
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Norman M Thomas Elementary)2529
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Freer Independent School District (Isd))2529
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Norman M Thomas Elementary)1939
 20%
   4th Grade Reading (Freer Independent School District (Isd))1939
 20%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Norman M Thomas Elementary)1337
 24%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Freer Independent School District (Isd))1337
 24%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Norman M Thomas Elementary)3145
 14%
   5th Grade Reading (Freer Independent School District (Isd))3145
 14%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Norman M Thomas Elementary)4065
 25%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Freer Independent School District (Isd))4065
 25%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Norman M Thomas Elementary)3140
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Freer Independent School District (Isd))3140
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students404374
 7.4%
African American00
American Indian10
 100%
Asian02
Hispanic379353
 6.9%
Pacific Islander00
White2418
 25%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.3%79.9%
 5.7%

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Norman M Thomas Elementary ranks 3434th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 355 students attended Norman M Thomas Elementary.

Students who attend Norman M Thomas Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lucy Aragon J H
High : Freer High School

Students at Norman M Thomas Elementary are 95% Hispanic, 5% White.


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