Thomson Early Childhood Center serves 263 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 was higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 74% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which was higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
263 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
30%
9%
Hispanic
10%
26%
Black
33%
5%
White
26%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Thomson Early Childhood Center?
263 students attend Thomson Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Thomson Early Childhood Center students are Black, 30% of students are Asian, 26% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomson Early Childhood Center?
Thomson Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Thomson Early Childhood Center offer ?
Thomson Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Thomson Early Childhood Center part of?
Thomson Early Childhood Center is part of Renton School District.
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