Serving 369 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John Q Thomas Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Q Thomas Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
John Q Thomas Elementary School's student population of 369 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
369 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John Q Thomas Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Q Thomas Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1578 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
24%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
45%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
22%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Q Thomas Elementary School's ranking?
John Q Thomas Elementary School is ranked #1578 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are John Q Thomas Elementary School often compared to?
John Q Thomas Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas M Knoles Elementary School, Weitzel's Puente De Hozho Bilingual Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend John Q Thomas Elementary School?
369 students attend John Q Thomas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of John Q Thomas Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are American Indian, 22% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Q Thomas Elementary School?
John Q Thomas Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does John Q Thomas Elementary School offer ?
John Q Thomas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is John Q Thomas Elementary School part of?
John Q Thomas Elementary School is part of Flagstaff Unified District (4192) School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break - No School
March 10, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break - No School - Mar 11
March 11, 2025 (Tuesday)
Spring Break - No School - Mar 12
March 12, 2025 (Wednesday)
Spring Break - No School - Mar 13
March 13, 2025 (Thursday)
Spring Break - No School - Mar 14
March 14, 2025 (Friday)
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