Thompson Elementary School

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Thompson Elementary School ranks 6 th of 50 North Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Thompson Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Thompson, North Dakota, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 394 students. The school is part of the Grand Forks 1 school district, which is ranked 2 out of 20 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Thompson Elementary School consistently performs well academically, ranking among the top elementary schools in North Dakota. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 6th out of 50 North Dakota elementary schools and received a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. This is a significant achievement, as the school has maintained a high ranking and rating over the years, with a peak ranking of 5th out of 48 schools in 2022-2023. The school has a predominantly white student population, with 96.45% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the racial diversity seen in many of the nearby schools, such as Winship Elementary School and Lewis And Clark Elementary School.

Thompson Elementary School also stands out for its low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 1% to 6% over the past few years, which is notably lower than the chronic absenteeism rates of several nearby schools, some of which have rates as high as 35%. Additionally, the school has a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 1.91% to 8.06% over the past few years, significantly lower than the rates of many nearby schools, such as Central Valley Elementary School, which has over 60% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. These factors suggest that Thompson Elementary School serves a relatively affluent community, which may contribute to the school's strong academic performance and low chronic absenteeism rates.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

424 3rd St
Thompson, ND 58278

(701) 599-2765

District: Thompson 61

SchoolDigger Rank:
6^th of 50 North Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,195

Students who attend Thompson Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Thompson High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Number of students: 394

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.4%

Two or more races:

2.3%

Hispanic:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 4.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Thompson Elementary School ranks better than 88% of elementary schools in North Dakota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.58. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Racial makeup is: White (96.4%), two or more races (2.3%), Hispanic (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 4.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thompson Elementary School is 16.4. (See more...)

Compare Thompson Elementary School employs 24 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thompson Elementary School is $9,195.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Thompson Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Thompson Elementary School 6^th of 50 North Dakota public elementary schools. (See Thompson Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Thompson 61:

SchoolDigger ranks Thompson 61 2^nd of 20 North Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Thompson Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Thompson Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ND State Percentile
2012	77.30	12^th	195	93.8%
2013	76.80	26^th	217	88.0%
2014	71.45	41^st	217	81.1%
2015	69.34	47^th	194	75.8%
2016	61.21	70^th	207	66.2%
2017	68.44	51^st	202	74.8%
2018	82.03	11^th	46	76.1%
2019	78.38	14^th	42	66.7%
2021	64.26	19^th	39	51.3%
2022	78.37	10^th	47	78.7%
2023	88.34	5^th	48	89.6%
2024	89.58	6^th	50	88.0%

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Rank History for White students at Thompson Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ND State Percentile
2019	65.87	12^th	22	45.5%
2021	47.28	11^th	17	35.3%
2022	65.13	9^th	23	60.9%
2023	83.99	3^rd	18	83.3%
2024	87.26	4^th	18	77.8%

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Data source: test scores: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, 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.

Data source: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Thompson Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	250	2	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	2	260
1989	268	2	2	4	2	n/a	n/a	5	283
1990	271	2	0	4	2	n/a	n/a	7	286
1991	281	2	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	288
1992	282	2	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	289
1993	293	2	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	299
1994	292	2	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	298
1995	317	2	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	321
1996	317	2	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	321
1997	303	2	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	306
1998	298	4	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	304
1999	275	4	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	280
2000	248	3	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	252
2001	237	3	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	243
2002	199	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	203
2003	199	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	203
2004	189	4	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	198
2005	190	2	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	199
2006	192	3	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	198
2007	204	3	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	212
2008	208	2	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	217
2009	195	2	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	203
2010	210	2	4	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	218
2011	217	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	219
2012	216	1	1	5	3	0	2	0	228
2013	223	1	1	3	1	0	2	0	231
2014	245	1	1	3	3	0	1	0	254
2015	250	2	0	4	3	0	1	0	260
2016	288	3	0	2	2	0	2	0	297
2017	279	3	0	3	3	1	2	0	291
2018	297	3	0	2	3	0	2	0	307
2019	301	3	0	4	5	0	1	0	314
2020	319	3	0	4	6	0	7	0	339
2021	338	1	1	6	4	0	10	0	360
2022	347	0	0	4	3	0	13	0	367
2023	380	0	0	4	1	0	9	0	394

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	260	13.6	19.1	n/a
1989	283	13.8	20.5	n/a
1990	286	12.4	23.0	n/a
1991	288	13.0	22.1	n/a
1992	289	13.3	21.7	3.1
1993	299	15.7	19.0	6.4
1994	298	15.9	18.7	7.4
1995	321	16.9	19.0	6.5
1996	321	16.9	19.0	6.5
1997	306	16.9	18.1	3.6
1998	304	16.9	18.0	4.6
1999	280	17.5	16.0	3.9
2000	252	17.0	14.8	9.9
2001	243	18.0	13.5	7.4
2002	203	18.6	10.9	8.9
2003	203	18.6	10.9	8.9
2004	198	18.1	10.9	8.6
2005	199	17.1	11.6	10.1
2006	198	17.1	11.6	10.1
2007	212	17.5	12.1	9
2008	217	17.5	12.4	9.7
2009	203	17.5	11.6	7.9
2010	218	17.4	12.5	8.3
2011	219	17.4	12.5	9.6
2012	228	17.4	13.1	9.2
2013	231	17.4	13.2	10
2014	254	18.4	13.8	9.8
2015	260	18.0	14.4	9.2
2016	297	21.0	14.1	11.8
2017	291	21.0	13.8	10.3
2018	307	21.0	14.6	11.1
2019	314	21.0	14.9	7.6
2020	339	22.0	15.4	9.4
2021	360	22.0	16.3	8.1
2022	367	22.0	16.6	1.9
2023	394	24.0	16.4	4.1

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	260	13.6	19.1	n/a
1989	283	13.8	20.5	n/a
1990	286	12.4	23.0	n/a
1991	288	13.0	22.1	n/a
1992	289	13.3	21.7	3.1
1993	299	15.7	19.0	6.4
1994	298	15.9	18.7	7.4
1995	321	16.9	19.0	6.5
1996	321	16.9	19.0	6.5
1997	306	16.9	18.1	3.6
1998	304	16.9	18.0	4.6
1999	280	17.5	16.0	3.9
2000	252	17.0	14.8	9.9
2001	243	18.0	13.5	7.4
2002	203	18.6	10.9	8.9
2003	203	18.6	10.9	8.9
2004	198	18.1	10.9	8.6
2005	199	17.1	11.6	10.1
2006	198	17.1	11.6	10.1
2007	212	17.5	12.1	9
2008	217	17.5	12.4	9.7
2009	203	17.5	11.6	7.9
2010	218	17.4	12.5	8.3
2011	219	17.4	12.5	9.6
2012	228	17.4	13.1	9.2
2013	231	17.4	13.2	10
2014	254	18.4	13.8	9.8
2015	260	18.0	14.4	9.2
2016	297	21.0	14.1	11.8
2017	291	21.0	13.8	10.3
2018	307	21.0	14.6	11.1
2019	314	21.0	14.9	7.6
2020	339	22.0	15.4	9.4
2021	360	22.0	16.3	8.1
2022	367	22.0	16.6	1.9
2023	394	24.0	16.4	4.1

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 School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$127 (1.5%)	$8,210 (98.5%)	$8,337
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$8,617 (100.0%)	$8,617
2021	$602 (6.7%)	$8,449 (93.3%)	$9,051
2022	$387 (4.2%)	$8,809 (95.8%)	$9,195

Data source: North Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thompson Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 14^th of 42 Elementary schools	Ranks 5^th of 48 Elementary schools	22.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades Mathematics (Thompson Elementary School)	53	52	1%
All Grades Mathematics (Thompson 61)	51	51
All Grades Mathematics (North Dakota)	45	39	6%
All Grades Reading (Thompson Elementary School)	60	62	2%
All Grades Reading (Thompson 61)	60	63	3%
All Grades Reading (North Dakota)	47	44	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	314	394	25.5%
African American	3	0	100%
American Indian	5	1	80%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	4	4
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	301	380	26.2%
Two or More Races	1	9	800%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	7.6%	4.1%	3.6%

Schools Near Thompson Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NDSA Mathematics (2024)	NDSA Reading (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	NDSA Mathematics All Grades	NDSA Reading All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Thompson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	424 3rd St	Thompson	58278	Grand Forks County	Thompson 61	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 599-2765	394	24	16.4	4.1%	380 (96.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.3%)	89.6	6^th of 50 public elementary schools	88.0%		88.3	5^th of 48 public elementary schools	89.6%	1	56.0	68.0	$9,195	$387	$8,809
Discovery Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3300 43rd Ave S	Grand Forks	58201	Grand Forks County	Grand Forks 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 787-4359	557	43	12.8	12.7%	417 (74.9%)	42 (7.5%)	25 (4.5%)	26 (4.7%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (7.9%)	93	5^th of 50 public elementary schools	90.0%		85.4	6^th of 48 public elementary schools	87.5%	1	65.0	62.0	$13,207	$1,409	$11,798
J Nelson Kelly Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3000 Cherry St	Grand Forks	58201	Grand Forks County	Grand Forks 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 746-2265	476	35	13.5	14.1%	393 (82.6%)	14 (2.9%)	18 (3.8%)	9 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (8.6%)	97.6	3^rd of 50 public elementary schools	94.0%		97.4	2^nd of 48 public elementary schools	95.8%	1	68.0	71.0	$12,918	$1,414	$11,504
Century Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3351 17th Ave S	Grand Forks	58201	Grand Forks County	Grand Forks 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 746-2440	420	34	12.3	50.5%	203 (48.3%)	63 (15.0%)	48 (11.4%)	23 (5.5%)	23 (5.5%)	1 (0.2%)	59 (14.0%)								(n/a)			$15,230	$1,871	$13,359
Viking Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	809 22nd Ave S	Grand Forks	58201	Grand Forks County	Grand Forks 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 746-2300	320	26	12.1	40.0%	216 (67.5%)	14 (4.4%)	34 (10.6%)	12 (3.8%)	8 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (11.3%)								(n/a)			$13,837	$2,105	$11,732
Lewis And Clark Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1100 13th Ave S	Grand Forks	58201	Grand Forks County	Grand Forks 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 746-2285	168	16	10.7	38.7%	124 (73.8%)	2 (1.2%)	20 (11.9%)	2 (1.2%)	3 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (10.1%)								(n/a)			$17,713	$2,503	$15,211
Ben Franklin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1016 S 20th St	Grand Forks	58201	Grand Forks County	Grand Forks 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 746-2250	328	29	11.2	32.0%	246 (75.0%)	13 (4.0%)	22 (6.7%)	7 (2.1%)	8 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (9.8%)								(n/a)			$14,956	$1,975	$12,981
Central Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1556 Highway 81 NE	Buxton	58218	Traill County	Central Valley 3	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 847-2220	126	11	11.0	19.0%	121 (96.0%)	1 (0.8%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			$13,379	$1,123	$12,257
Phoenix Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	351 4th Ave S	Grand Forks	58201	Grand Forks County	Grand Forks 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 746-2240	260	21	12.5	45.4%	176 (67.7%)	16 (6.2%)	25 (9.6%)	2 (0.8%)	17 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (9.2%)								(n/a)			$18,714	$2,829	$15,884
Lake Agassiz Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	605 Stanford Rd	Grand Forks	58203	Grand Forks County	Grand Forks 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 746-2275	426	37	11.5	63.4%	202 (47.4%)	57 (13.4%)	67 (15.7%)	10 (2.3%)	34 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (13.1%)								(n/a)			$15,343	$2,535	$12,808

Frequently Asked Questions about Thompson Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Thompson Elementary School?

Students at Thompson Elementary School are 96% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Thompson Elementary School attend?

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

High : Thompson High School

How many students attend Thompson Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 394 students attended Thompson Elementary School.

What district is Thompson Elementary School in?

Thompson 61

Is Thompson Elementary School a good school?

Thompson Elementary School ranks 6^th of 50 North Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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