Thompson Elementary

Summary:

Thompson Elementary is a public elementary school located in Ruskin, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 744. The school is part of the Hillsborough School District, which is ranked 45 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Thompson Elementary stands out from nearby schools like Doby Elementary School and RCMA Wimauma Community Academy in several key ways. It has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic (50.4%) and African American (29.44%) students, as well as consistently high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 34.6% to 42.5% - much higher than the 11.3% to 39.9% seen at nearby schools. Thompson Elementary's test scores are also consistently lower than the Hillsborough district and Florida state averages, with only 29% of 3rd graders proficient in ELA compared to 51% in Hillsborough and 55% statewide.

Additionally, Thompson Elementary has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 69.22% to 84.33% over the past few years - significantly higher than the 17.18% to 63.32% seen at nearby schools. While the school's per-student spending of around $10,000 is comparable to its neighbors, its overall performance has been declining, going from a 2-star school in 2020-2021 to a 1-star school in the most recent years. These challenges suggest a need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes and overall school performance at Thompson Elementary.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2020 E Shell Point Rd
Ruskin, FL 33570

(813) 938-1203

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
1974^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,133

Students who attend Thompson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Shields Middle School
High:	Lennard High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Number of students: 744

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

50.4%

African American:

29.4%

White:

15.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Thompson Elementary ranks worse than 87.5% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 131^st among 179 ranked elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.33. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Thompson Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (50.4%), African American (29.4%), White (15.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 69.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thompson Elementary is 16.5. 128 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Thompson Elementary employs 45 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thompson Elementary is $10,133. 115 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Thompson Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Hillsborough:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillsborough 45^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Thompson Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2016	12.24	1926^th	2087	7.7%
2017	16.92	1867^th	2112	11.6%
2018	9.65	2004^th	2118	5.4%
2019	15.07	1959^th	2182	10.2%
2021	31.06	1544^th	2247	31.3%
2022	26.66	1653^rd	2219	25.5%
2023	26.11	1711^th	2240	23.6%
2024	17.33	1974^th	2256	12.5%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Thompson Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	172	149	8	512	3	3	23	870
2016	177	139	9	514	1	2	14	856
2017	176	136	3	487	2	2	26	832
2018	152	164	7	486	2	3	16	830
2019	127	159	10	498	4	6	16	820
2020	104	141	7	472	1	5	21	751
2021	88	157	5	440	3	4	24	721
2022	95	182	13	428	3	2	27	750
2023	114	219	5	375	0	2	29	744

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 Thompson Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	870	64.0	13.5	85.4
2016	856	68.0	12.5	83.4
2017	832	66.0	12.6	82.8
2018	830	57.0	14.5	85.5
2019	820	52.5	15.6	83.5
2020	751	48.0	15.6	83.6
2021	721	51.0	14.1	84.3
2022	750	48.5	15.4	76.9
2023	744	45.0	16.5	69.2

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 Thompson Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	870	64.0	13.5	85.4
2016	856	68.0	12.5	83.4
2017	832	66.0	12.6	82.8
2018	830	57.0	14.5	85.5
2019	820	52.5	15.6	83.5
2020	751	48.0	15.6	83.6
2021	721	51.0	14.1	84.3
2022	750	48.5	15.4	76.9
2023	744	45.0	16.5	69.2

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Thompson Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,140 (14.1%)	$6,960 (85.9%)	$8,100
2019	$1,091 (12.6%)	$7,584 (87.4%)	$8,675
2020	$1,738 (16.4%)	$8,873 (83.6%)	$10,611
2021	$1,748 (16.5%)	$8,830 (83.5%)	$10,578
2022	$2,286 (23.2%)	$7,581 (76.8%)	$9,868
2023	$2,814 (27.8%)	$7,319 (72.2%)	$10,133

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thompson Elementary

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 1959^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1711^th of 2240 Elementary schools	13.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Thompson Elementary)	39	37	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	52	49	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Thompson Elementary)	45	48	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	56	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Thompson Elementary)	40	39	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	55	55
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Thompson Elementary)	26	48	22%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	57	60	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Thompson Elementary)	36	39	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	54	52	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Thompson Elementary)	34	44	10%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	54
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Thompson Elementary)	36	27	9%
5th Grade Science (Hillsborough)	51	47	4%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	820	744	9.3%
African American	159	219	37.7%
American Indian	4	0	100%
Asian	10	5	50%
Hispanic	498	375	24.7%
Pacific Islander	6	2	66.7%
White	127	114	10.2%
Two or More Races	16	29	81.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	83.5%	69.2%	14.3%

Schools Near Thompson Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Thompson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2020 E Shell Point Rd	Ruskin	33570	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 938-1203	744	45	16.5	69.2%	114 (15.3%)	219 (29.4%)	375 (50.4%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	29 (3.9%)	17.3	1974^th of 2256 public elementary schools	12.5%		26.1	1711^th of 2240 public elementary schools	23.6%	263	29.0	39.0	41.0				37.0	44.0	34.0				29.0						$10,133	$2,814	$7,319
Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay	Public, Charter	K-8	1090 30th Street NE	Ruskin	33570	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 234-0940	809	46	17.5	17.2%	319 (39.4%)	158 (19.5%)	264 (32.6%)	9 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	56 (6.9%)	35	1491^st of 2256 public elementary schools	33.9%		39.6	1345^th of 2240 public elementary schools	40.0%	146	73.0	35.0	44.0	49.0	43.0	41.0	65.0	45.0	36.0	38.0	48.0	70.0	31.0	39.0	87.0	85.0		69.0	$6,827	$254	$6,573
Literacy/Leadership/Technology Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	6771 Madison Ave	Tampa	33619	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 234-0940	482	35	13.7	16.2%	207 (42.9%)	58 (12.0%)	184 (38.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (6.2%)	16	2004^th of 2256 public elementary schools	11.2%		21.5	1850^th of 2240 public elementary schools	17.4%	154	51.0	23.0	29.0	46.0	46.0	47.0	43.0	21.0	11.0	33.0	60.0	52.0	19.0	46.0	77.0	78.0		75.0	$9,024	$468	$8,556
Ruskin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	101 E College Ave	Ruskin	33570	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 671-5177	781	45	17.5	77.3%	107 (13.7%)	138 (17.7%)	506 (64.8%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	24 (3.1%)	10.7	2136^th of 2256 public elementary schools	5.3%		6.8	2183^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	2.5%	47	32.0	14.0	40.0				34.0	32.0	31.0				28.0						$10,413	$2,967	$7,446
Cypress Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4040 19th Ave NE	Ruskin	33573	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 671-5167	957	53	18.2	63.3%	159 (16.6%)	311 (32.5%)	425 (44.4%)	17 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (4.6%)	29.1	1647^th of 2256 public elementary schools	27.0%		34.6	1480^th of 2240 public elementary schools	33.9%	167	48.0	41.0	38.0				57.0	49.0	41.0				30.0						$9,524	$2,043	$7,483
Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School	Public	PK, KG-8	5995 Covington Garden Drive	Apollo Beach	33572	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(813) 272-4000	1,243	83	15.0	29.0%	539 (43.4%)	242 (19.5%)	315 (25.3%)	41 (3.3%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	101 (8.1%)	83.9	322^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	85.7%					(n/a)	68.0	72.0	68.0	78.0	70.0	61.0	79.0	72.0	69.0	92.0	29.0	76.0	68.0	56.0	90.0	100.0		78.0	$10,182	$1,694	$8,488
Apollo Beach Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	501 Apollo Beach Blvd	Apollo Beach	33572	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 671-5172	561	38	14.9	39.9%	337 (60.1%)	36 (6.4%)	152 (27.1%)	7 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.0%)	75.8	510^th of 2256 public elementary schools	77.4%		80.2	406^th of 2240 public elementary schools	81.9%	104	70.0	65.0	51.0				75.0	77.0	77.0				57.0						$10,323	$1,724	$8,598
Waterset Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	6540 Knowledge Ln	Apollo Beach	33572	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 602-0622	1,169	57	20.5	36.1%	439 (37.6%)	228 (19.5%)	388 (33.2%)	18 (1.5%)	2 (0.2%)	6 (0.5%)	88 (7.5%)	52.1	1042^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	53.8%		53.4	1009^th of 2240 public elementary schools	55.0%	33	49.0	47.0	59.0	61.0	57.0	59.0	60.0	74.0	30.0	65.0	67.0	48.0	46.0	56.0	65.0		98.0	89.0	$9,368	$603	$8,766
Doby Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6720 Covington Garden Dr	Apollo Beach	33572	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 672-5388	550	36	15.2	53.8%	238 (43.3%)	110 (20.0%)	158 (28.7%)	10 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	31 (5.6%)	37.8	1410^th of 2256 public elementary schools	37.5%		43.1	1250^th of 2240 public elementary schools	44.2%	160	48.0	33.0	48.0				59.0	43.0	52.0				52.0						$10,194	$1,850	$8,344
Rcma Wimauma Community Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	18240 Us Highway 301 S	Wimauma	33598	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	Yes	(813) 672-5159	350	24	14.5	98.9%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	350 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47.7	1152^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	48.9%		43.5	1239^th of 2240 public elementary schools	44.7%	87	50.0	30.0	36.0	47.0	63.0	59.0	83.0	80.0	69.0	65.0	72.0	50.0	26.0	49.0	58.0	83.0		98.0	$12,114	$1,720	$10,394

Frequently Asked Questions about Thompson Elementary

Is Thompson Elementary a good school?

Thompson Elementary ranks in the bottom 12.5% of Florida elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Thompson Elementary attend?

Students who attend Thompson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Shields Middle School
High : Lennard High School

What is the racial makeup of Thompson Elementary?

Students at Thompson Elementary are 50% Hispanic, 29% African American, 15% White, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Thompson Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 744 students attended Thompson Elementary.

What district is Thompson Elementary in?

Hillsborough

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