Thompson Elementary

Summary:

Thompson Elementary is a public elementary school in Houston, Texas, serving 401 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Houston Independent School District, which is ranked 572 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Thompson Elementary faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools over the past 10 years. The school's performance on STAAR tests is generally below the district and state averages, particularly in mathematics and science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 14.29% of 5th-grade students at Thompson Elementary were proficient or better in STAAR Science, compared to 22.69% for the Houston ISD and 26.29% for the state of Texas. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with relatively strong results for its African American students but struggles for its Hispanic and special education populations.

Thompson Elementary's high percentage of students (99%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch indicates a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population, which may be a contributing factor to the school's academic challenges. Nearby schools in the Houston ISD, such as Blackshear Elementary, Peck Elementary, and Whidby Elementary, generally perform at a similar or slightly higher level than Thompson Elementary on STAAR tests, while the nearby KIPP Texas Public Schools and The Lawson Academy have mixed performance compared to Thompson Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 6121 Tierwester
       Houston, TX  77021-1311


(713) 746-8250

District: Houston Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1796th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,521 Help


Students who attend Thompson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Cullen Middle
High:    Yates High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.9 Help
Number of students:  376

Racial breakdown:

African American:
89.4%
Hispanic:
7.2%
Two or more races:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Thompson Elementary ranks better than 61.6% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 50th among 170 ranked elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.1. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (89.4%), Hispanic (7.2%), two or more races (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thompson Elementary is 9.9, which is the 8th best among 170 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thompson Elementary is $11,521, which is the 31st highest among 170 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Thompson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Thompson Elementary 1796th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Thompson Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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African American students:


Houston Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Houston Independent School District (Isd) 572nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Thompson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Thompson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 7.77 3396th 3465 2.0%
2005 23.41 3070th 3475 11.7%
2006 11.50 3351st 3476 3.6%
2007 9.85 3626th 3724 2.6%
2008 17.55 3483rd 3768 7.6%
2009 31.00 3149th 3884 18.9%
2010 33.45 3139th 3937 20.3%
2011 34.79 3183rd 4095 22.3%
2012 13.02 4040th 4206 3.9%
2013 6.33 4156th 4221 1.5%
2014 11.62 4084th 4260 4.1%
2015 4.47 4256th 4320 1.5%
2016 3.25 4227th 4286 1.4%
2017 18.67 3838th 4329 11.3%
2018 34.67 2899th 4359 33.5%
2019 31.70 3224th 4479 28.0%
2021 31.49 3067th 4578 33.0%
2022 22.88 3789th 4581 17.3%
2023 34.12 3149th 4647 32.2%
2024 56.10 1796th 4675 61.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Thompson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 40.56 2240th 3952 43.3%
2023 22.14 3662nd 4086 10.4%
2024 69.83 808th 4261 81.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Thompson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.74 2247th 4264 47.3%
2019 45.53 2389th 4309 44.6%
2021 45.11 2379th 4451 46.6%
2022 33.32 3288th 4477 26.6%
2023 46.27 2448th 4521 45.9%
2024 74.66 689th 4560 84.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Thompson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.43 2599th 4306 39.6%
2019 26.77 3515th 4348 19.2%
2021 36.11 2797th 4499 37.8%
2022 28.82 3496th 4561 23.4%
2023 40.62 2752nd 4588 40.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Thompson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.08 2580th 3106 16.9%
2023 24.38 2661st 2980 10.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Thompson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.30 1908th 4240 55.0%
2019 35.01 3041st 4295 29.2%
2021 43.74 2291st 4331 47.1%
2022 24.20 3839th 4461 13.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Thompson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.26 3288th 4319 23.9%
2019 38.75 2749th 4357 36.9%
2021 29.28 3235th 4498 28.1%
2022 20.65 3950th 4563 13.4%
2023 29.78 3425th 4585 25.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Thompson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.78 1022nd 2483 58.8%
2019 50.64 1107th 2515 56.0%
2021 48.15 1104th 2444 54.8%
2022 43.25 1333rd 2421 44.9%
2023 54.08 934th 2443 61.8%
2024 74.98 358th 2421 85.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Thompson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.16 2117th 4168 49.2%
2019 69.56 893rd 4188 78.7%
2022 58.86 1534th 4376 64.9%
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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.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Thompson Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 3 498 0 18 0 n/a n/a 0 519
1990 5 455 0 22 0 n/a n/a 0 482
1991 3 509 0 25 0 n/a n/a 0 537
1992 2 487 0 31 0 n/a n/a 0 520
1993 2 534 0 36 0 n/a n/a 0 572
1994 5 538 1 41 0 n/a n/a 0 585
1995 2 529 0 52 0 n/a n/a 0 583
1996 2 529 0 52 0 n/a n/a 0 583
1997 4 598 1 60 0 n/a n/a 0 663
1998 6 648 1 69 2 n/a n/a 0 726
1999 7 674 1 66 2 n/a n/a 0 750
2000 11 641 1 61 0 n/a n/a 0 714
2001 7 660 3 62 0 n/a n/a 0 732
2002 11 622 1 58 0 n/a n/a 0 692
2003 11 622 1 58 0 n/a n/a 0 692
2004 1 582 1 52 0 n/a n/a 0 636
2005 8 605 1 54 0 n/a n/a 0 668
2006 4 637 2 54 3 n/a n/a 0 700
2007 12 563 0 40 0 n/a n/a 0 615
2008 13 554 1 56 0 n/a n/a 0 624
2009 15 572 3 50 0 n/a n/a 0 640
2010 8 549 7 54 0 n/a n/a 0 618
2011 12 586 3 54 0 0 4 0 659
2012 8 541 10 56 0 0 4 0 619
2013 14 539 4 57 0 0 6 0 620
2014 7 498 1 50 0 0 5 0 561
2015 4 463 0 68 0 0 6 0 541
2016 11 433 2 49 0 0 5 0 500
2017 6 395 2 54 0 0 5 0 462
2018 2 399 0 48 0 1 4 0 454
2019 4 370 0 37 0 1 3 0 415
2020 2 396 1 26 0 1 2 0 428
2021 0 378 1 23 0 0 2 0 404
2022 9 381 1 35 0 0 3 0 429
2023 2 361 7 28 0 0 3 0 401
2024 4 336 4 27 0 0 5 0 376

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 Thompson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 519 n/a n/a n/a
1990 482 31.0 15.5 n/a
1991 537 31.0 17.3 n/a
1992 520 35.0 14.8 68.5
1993 572 34.0 16.8 75.2
1994 585 35.0 16.7 68.5
1995 583 34.0 17.1 75
1996 583 34.0 17.1 75
1997 663 33.2 20.0 70.9
1998 726 38.4 18.9 67.4
1999 750 41.0 18.3 81.6
2000 714 41.5 17.2 80
2001 732 41.5 17.6 85.2
2002 692 43.5 15.9 75.7
2003 692 43.5 15.9 75.7
2004 636 45.4 14.0 75.8
2005 668 41.4 16.1 87.4
2006 700 43.8 16.0 92
2007 615 40.5 15.2 55.4
2008 624 39.0 16.0 56.7
2009 640 39.0 16.4 57.2
2010 618 40.0 15.4 56.3
2011 659 39.8 16.5 46.6
2012 619 36.6 16.8 44.4
2013 620 37.9 16.3 92.3
2014 561 34.6 16.1 92.9
2015 541 34.0 15.9 75.4
2016 500 32.0 15.6 91.8
2017 462 28.2 16.3 95.7
2018 454 29.8 15.2 93.2
2019 415 28.0 14.8 99.5
2020 428 27.0 15.8 98.4
2021 404 28.0 14.4 99
2022 429 26.1 16.4 99.1
2023 401 27.9 14.3 99
2024 376 37.9 9.9 97.9

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 Thompson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 519 n/a n/a n/a
1990 482 31.0 15.5 n/a
1991 537 31.0 17.3 n/a
1992 520 35.0 14.8 68.5
1993 572 34.0 16.8 75.2
1994 585 35.0 16.7 68.5
1995 583 34.0 17.1 75
1996 583 34.0 17.1 75
1997 663 33.2 20.0 70.9
1998 726 38.4 18.9 67.4
1999 750 41.0 18.3 81.6
2000 714 41.5 17.2 80
2001 732 41.5 17.6 85.2
2002 692 43.5 15.9 75.7
2003 692 43.5 15.9 75.7
2004 636 45.4 14.0 75.8
2005 668 41.4 16.1 87.4
2006 700 43.8 16.0 92
2007 615 40.5 15.2 55.4
2008 624 39.0 16.0 56.7
2009 640 39.0 16.4 57.2
2010 618 40.0 15.4 56.3
2011 659 39.8 16.5 46.6
2012 619 36.6 16.8 44.4
2013 620 37.9 16.3 92.3
2014 561 34.6 16.1 92.9
2015 541 34.0 15.9 75.4
2016 500 32.0 15.6 91.8
2017 462 28.2 16.3 95.7
2018 454 29.8 15.2 93.2
2019 415 28.0 14.8 99.5
2020 428 27.0 15.8 98.4
2021 404 28.0 14.4 99
2022 429 26.1 16.4 99.1
2023 401 27.9 14.3 99
2024 376 37.9 9.9 97.9

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 Thompson Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,000 (19.4%) $8,314 (80.6%) $10,314
2020 $2,001 (18.6%) $8,784 (81.4%) $10,785
2021 $1,516 (13.2%) $10,006 (86.9%) $11,521

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Thompson Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3224th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3149th of 4647 Elementary schools
 4.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Thompson Elementary)3945
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3946
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Thompson Elementary)5159
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4541
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Thompson Elementary)2740
 13%
   4th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3840
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Thompson Elementary)2227
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4443
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Thompson Elementary)4841
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4449
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Thompson Elementary)3229
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))5344
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Thompson Elementary)2021
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4027
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students415401
 3.4%
African American370361
 2.4%
American Indian00
Asian07
Hispanic3728
 24.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White42
 50%
Two or More Races33
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.5%99%
 0.5%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 376 students attended Thompson Elementary.

Thompson Elementary ranks 1796th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Thompson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cullen Middle
High : Yates High School

Students at Thompson Elementary are 89% African American, 7% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races, 1% White, 1% Asian.


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