At a glance
Reported students
228
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
7.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
District of Columbia elementary enrollment
14th percentile
Compared with 142 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
397
Thomas ES: 228 reported students.
State peer staffing position
6th percentile
7.9:1 reported; state peer median 10.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 277
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.7:1
What the reported data says about Thomas ES
Thomas ES is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Washington. It is one of 117 current school records connected to District of Columbia Public Schools. NCES reports 228 students for 2024–25.
Among 142 elementary schools in District of Columbia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 364 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 14th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.9:1, below the District of Columbia median of 10.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (91.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.6%). English learners represent 1.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Thomas ES
- 1How do the reported 7.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 29 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 21.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.68
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.4%
- Hispanic6.6%
- Black91.2%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in District of Columbia Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Simon ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
231 reported students
Burrville ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
232 reported students
Savoy ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
233 reported students
Drew ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
223 reported students
Plummer ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
233 reported students
Bunker Hill ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
219 reported students
Public schools near Thomas ES
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston ES Elementary · District of Columbia Public Schools | PK–05 | 314 | 0.6 mi |
| Global Citizens PCS Elementary · Charter · Global Citizens PCS | PK–03 | 198 | 0.8 mi |
| Lorraine H. Whitlock ES Elementary · District of Columbia Public Schools | PK–05 | 162 | 0.9 mi |
| Robert R. Gray Elementary Elementary · Prince George's County Public Schools | PK–08 | 375 | 1 mi |
| Smothers ES Elementary · District of Columbia Public Schools | PK–05 | 250 | 1 mi |
| Burrville ES Elementary · District of Columbia Public Schools | PK–05 | 232 | 1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Thomas ES
What grades does Thomas ES serve?
Thomas ES reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in District of Columbia Public Schools.
How many students attend Thomas ES?
Thomas ES reported 228 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 14th percentile among 142 District of Columbia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 277 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Thomas ES?
The calculated ratio is 7.9:1, based on 228 students and 29 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The District of Columbia median for the same school level is 10.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Thomas ES a public, charter, or magnet school?
Thomas ES is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on District of Columbia Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Thomas ES in?
Thomas ES is part of District of Columbia Public Schools, based in Washington, DC, which operates 117 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Thomas ES?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Houston ES (0.6 mi), Global Citizens PCS (0.8 mi), Lorraine H. Whitlock ES (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.