At a glance
Reported students
259
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
District of Columbia elementary enrollment
27th percentile
Compared with 142 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
397
Thomson ES: 259 reported students.
State peer staffing position
10th percentile
8.2:1 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
- 276
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.7:1
What the reported data says about Thomson ES
Thomson 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 259 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 27th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.2:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (49.8%) and Black (30.1%). English learners represent 45.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Thomson ES
- 1How do the reported 8.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.5 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 1 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
- 45.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.34
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White8.9%
- Hispanic49.8%
- Black30.1%
- Asian4.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5%
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.
Garfield ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
252 reported students
C.W. Harris ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
251 reported students
Smothers ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
250 reported students
Ketcham ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
244 reported students
Hendley ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
276 reported students
LaSalle-Backus ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
279 reported students
Public schools near Thomson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center City PCS - Shaw Elementary · Charter · Center City PCS | PK–08 | 202 | 0.4 mi |
| Seaton ES Elementary · District of Columbia Public Schools | PK–05 | 390 | 0.5 mi |
| Garrison ES Elementary · District of Columbia Public Schools | PK–05 | 395 | 0.7 mi |
| KIPP DC - Grow Academy PCS Elementary · Charter · KIPP DC PCS | PK–KG | 224 | 0.7 mi |
| KIPP DC - Lead Academy PCS Elementary · Charter · KIPP DC PCS | 01–04 | 343 | 0.7 mi |
| Walker-Jones Education Campus Elementary · District of Columbia Public Schools | PK–08 | 292 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Thomson ES
What grades does Thomson ES serve?
Thomson 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 Thomson ES?
Thomson ES reported 259 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 27th percentile among 142 District of Columbia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 276 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Thomson ES?
The calculated ratio is 8.2:1, based on 259 students and 31.5 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 Thomson ES a public, charter, or magnet school?
Thomson 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 Thomson ES in?
Thomson 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 Thomson ES?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Center City PCS - Shaw (0.4 mi), Seaton ES (0.5 mi), Garrison ES (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.