Thomas Street Elementary School serves 402 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 402 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Thomas Street Elementary School's student population of 402 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 43% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
402 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Thomas Street Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
6%
5%
Black
55%
47%
White
30%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
36%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Thomas Street Elementary School often compared to?
Thomas Street Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carver Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Thomas Street Elementary School?
402 students attend Thomas Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Thomas Street Elementary School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Street Elementary School?
Thomas Street Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Thomas Street Elementary School offer ?
Thomas Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Thomas Street Elementary School part of?
Thomas Street Elementary School is part of Tupelo Public School District.
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