Thomson Elementary School

Summary:

Thomson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Washington, DC, serving 247 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) district, which is ranked 26 out of 47 districts in DC and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Thomson Elementary has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (40.49%) and African American (39.27%) students compared to the district and state averages. The school's performance has fluctuated over the years, ranging from a high ranking of 23rd out of 109 DC elementary schools (4 stars) in 2013-2014 to a low of 75th out of 126 (2 stars) in the current 2023-2024 school year. While Thomson Elementary has performed relatively well for African American students, ranking 6th out of 35 DC elementary schools in 2021-2022, the school has struggled with Hispanic and English Language Learner student groups, ranking 15th out of 22 and 3rd out of 21 DC elementary schools, respectively, in the same year.

Thomson Elementary's test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 5.4% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 35% for DCPS and 28.2% for the state. When compared to nearby schools, such as Seaton Elementary, Garrison Elementary, and School-Within-School at Goding, Thomson Elementary generally underperforms, suggesting that there may be valuable lessons to be learned from these higher-performing schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1200 L St. NW
       Washington, DC  20005


(202) 898-4660

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
75th of 126 District Of Columbia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $34,307 Help


Students who attend Thomson Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Cardozo Education Campus

Student/teacher ratio:  8.5 Help
Number of students:  247

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
40.5%
African American:
39.3%
White:
9.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Thomson Elementary School ranks worse than 59.5% of elementary schools in District Of Columbia. It also ranks 46th among 75 ranked elementary schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (40.5%), African American (39.3%), White (9.7%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thomson Elementary School is 8.5, which is the 12th best among 75 elementary schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thomson Elementary School is $34,307, which is the 9th highest among 75 elementary schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Thomson Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Thomson Elementary School 75th of 126 District Of Columbia public elementary schools. (See Thomson Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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District of Columbia Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks District of Columbia Public Schools 26th of 47 District Of Columbia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Thomson Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Thomson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 61.03 37th 111 66.7%
2011 45.92 49th 111 55.9%
2012 64.61 33rd 112 70.5%
2014 75.41 23rd 109 78.9%
2015 56.17 31st 97 68.0%
2016 57.30 34th 99 65.7%
2017 67.65 31st 108 71.3%
2018 41.80 66th 120 45.0%
2019 47.09 58th 122 52.5%
2022 59.23 28th 97 71.1%
2023 38.15 68th 128 46.9%
2024 34.00 75th 126 40.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Thomson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.30 23rd 25 8.0%
2019 44.13 14th 25 44.0%
2022 64.82 3rd 21 85.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Thomson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.76 19th 53 64.2%
2024 28.26 40th 55 27.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Thomson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.92 76th 110 30.9%
2019 39.00 70th 117 40.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Thomson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.18 36th 90 60.0%
2019 59.33 31st 91 65.9%
2022 61.06 7th 27 74.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Thomson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.79 44th 113 61.1%
2019 55.16 42nd 113 62.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Thomson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 67.83 27th 106 74.5%
2022 69.76 6th 35 82.9%
2023 47.17 30th 60 50.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Thomson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.18 26th 29 10.3%
2019 28.75 26th 30 13.3%
2022 27.68 13th 18 27.8%
2023 27.80 15th 22 31.8%
2024 26.93 24th 30 20.0%
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Data source: test scores: Office of the State Superintendent of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Thomson Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Office of the State Superintendent of Education

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by a parent
Friday, October 14, 2016

Open Quote Very friendly atmosphere, great teachers, good curriculum, clean classes. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Thomson Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1 152 94 76 0 n/a n/a 0 323
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 337 337
1990 5 135 81 99 1 n/a n/a 0 321
1991 4 137 76 100 0 n/a n/a 0 317
1992 4 126 71 124 0 n/a n/a 0 325
1993 2 156 87 116 0 n/a n/a 0 361
1994 0 147 97 124 0 n/a n/a 0 368
1995 1 111 105 154 0 n/a n/a 0 371
1996 1 111 105 154 0 n/a n/a 0 371
1997 3 109 93 169 7 n/a n/a 0 381
1998 0 101 95 157 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1999 2 96 101 160 0 n/a n/a 0 359
2000 0 87 95 172 0 n/a n/a 0 354
2001 2 79 93 161 0 n/a n/a 0 335
2002 1 106 62 107 0 n/a n/a 0 276
2003 1 106 62 107 0 n/a n/a 0 276
2004 0 130 55 100 0 n/a n/a 0 285
2005 2 121 49 93 0 n/a n/a 0 265
2006 4 122 57 110 0 n/a n/a 0 293
2007 7 140 70 126 0 n/a n/a 0 343
2008 16 174 80 144 0 n/a n/a 0 414
2009 16 118 76 142 0 n/a n/a 0 352
2010 19 128 85 166 0 n/a n/a 0 398
2011 14 98 73 177 0 2 9 0 373
2012 10 75 63 171 1 3 6 0 329
2013 4 58 68 166 1 0 3 0 300
2014 5 44 55 181 0 1 3 0 289
2015 9 49 53 155 2 1 3 0 272
2016 12 58 53 153 2 2 7 0 287
2017 14 84 47 163 3 0 3 0 314
2018 20 93 35 149 3 1 7 0 308
2019 28 101 33 158 2 1 8 0 331
2020 23 103 31 146 3 1 13 0 320
2021 21 103 26 134 2 0 11 0 297
2022 21 102 23 109 5 0 16 0 276
2023 24 97 14 100 2 0 10 0 247

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Thomson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 323 24.0 13.4 60.1
1989 337 25.0 13.4 57.6
1990 321 15.0 21.4 69.2
1991 317 15.0 21.1 60.9
1992 325 15.0 21.6 83.4
1993 361 18.0 20.1 57.3
1994 368 16.0 23.0 73.9
1995 371 16.0 23.2 92.2
1996 371 16.0 23.2 92.2
1997 381 16.0 23.8 94.8
1998 353 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 359 29.0 12.4 n/a
2000 354 27.0 13.1 89.8
2001 335 28.0 12.0 94.9
2002 276 n/a n/a 74.3
2003 276 n/a n/a 74.3
2004 285 25.0 11.4 60.7
2005 265 15.0 17.7 79.6
2006 293 14.0 20.9 70.6
2007 343 25.0 13.7 77
2008 414 12.0 34.5 61.6
2009 352 33.9 10.4 71.6
2010 398 39.0 10.2 80.7
2011 373 37.0 10.0 99.2
2012 329 34.0 9.6 76
2013 300 29.0 10.3 37.7
2014 289 28.2 10.2 99
2015 272 30.0 9.0 100
2016 287 28.0 10.2 100
2017 314 31.0 10.1 n/a
2018 308 27.0 11.4 n/a
2019 331 29.0 11.4 n/a
2020 320 31.0 10.3 n/a
2021 297 32.0 9.2 n/a
2022 276 29.5 9.3 n/a
2023 247 29.0 8.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Thomson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 323 24.0 13.4 60.1
1989 337 25.0 13.4 57.6
1990 321 15.0 21.4 69.2
1991 317 15.0 21.1 60.9
1992 325 15.0 21.6 83.4
1993 361 18.0 20.1 57.3
1994 368 16.0 23.0 73.9
1995 371 16.0 23.2 92.2
1996 371 16.0 23.2 92.2
1997 381 16.0 23.8 94.8
1998 353 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 359 29.0 12.4 n/a
2000 354 27.0 13.1 89.8
2001 335 28.0 12.0 94.9
2002 276 n/a n/a 74.3
2003 276 n/a n/a 74.3
2004 285 25.0 11.4 60.7
2005 265 15.0 17.7 79.6
2006 293 14.0 20.9 70.6
2007 343 25.0 13.7 77
2008 414 12.0 34.5 61.6
2009 352 33.9 10.4 71.6
2010 398 39.0 10.2 80.7
2011 373 37.0 10.0 99.2
2012 329 34.0 9.6 76
2013 300 29.0 10.3 37.7
2014 289 28.2 10.2 99
2015 272 30.0 9.0 100
2016 287 28.0 10.2 100
2017 314 31.0 10.1 n/a
2018 308 27.0 11.4 n/a
2019 331 29.0 11.4 n/a
2020 320 31.0 10.3 n/a
2021 297 32.0 9.2 n/a
2022 276 29.5 9.3 n/a
2023 247 29.0 8.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Thomson Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,351 (11.2%) $18,614 (88.8%) $20,965
2020 $2,549 (11.4%) $19,889 (88.6%) $22,438
2021 $3,134 (12.8%) $21,415 (87.2%) $24,549
2022 $4,516 (16.4%) $22,976 (83.6%) $27,492
2023 $4,134 (12.1%) $30,173 (87.9%) $34,307

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thomson Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 58th of 122 Elementary schoolsRanks 68th of 128 Elementary schools
 5.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Thomson Elementary School)41.730.4
 11.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)43.237.4
 5.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)41.830.6
 11.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Thomson Elementary School)36.117.4
 18.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)35.832.3
 3.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)33.126.1
 7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Thomson Elementary School)36.121.4
 14.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)39.734.8
 4.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)38.529.2
 9.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Thomson Elementary School)27.825
 2.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)41.441.3
 0.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)38.234.7
 3.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Thomson Elementary School)23.79.4
 14.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)33.428.8
 4.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)32.425.4
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Thomson Elementary School)28.931.3
 2.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)36.438.1
 1.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)35.533.7
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students331247
 25.4%
African American10197
 4%
American Indian22
Asian3314
 57.6%
Hispanic158100
 36.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White2824
 14.3%
Two or More Races810
 25%


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Students at Thomson Elementary School are 40% Hispanic, 39% African American, 10% White, 6% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

Students who attend Thomson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Cardozo Education Campus

In the 2022-23 school year, 247 students attended Thomson Elementary School.

Thomson Elementary School ranks 75th of 126 District Of Columbia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the D.C. Office of the State Superintendent of Education.

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