FORT THOMAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Fort Thomas Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Fort Thomas Unified District (4221) school district, located in Fort Thomas, AZ with about 267 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 20 teachers, Fort Thomas Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Fort Thomas Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Fort Thomas, Arizona, serving students within the Fort Thomas Unified School District. The school is deeply integrated into the local area and functions as a primary hub for education in the region, focusing on providing foundational instruction to the local student population. As part of a smaller school district, it often emphasizes a close-knit environment that aims to support students through their formative academic years.

The school operates under the mission of the Fort Thomas Unified School District, which prioritizes student success, cultural heritage, and academic growth. Like many schools in the region, it strives to balance core curriculum standards with the unique needs of its community. For parents and community members, the school serves not only as a place of learning but also as a center for engagement, with the district website providing resources and updates regarding school calendars, policies, and educational initiatives.

For more information, contact Fort Thomas Elementary School at (928) 485-2433 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

15560 West Elementary School R
Fort Thomas, AZ 85536
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FORT THOMAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Fort Thomas, AZ with about 267 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
267
Teachers:
20.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 267 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FORT THOMAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly American Indian or Alaska Native, representing about 94% of the student body.

American Indian or Alaska Native
94.4%
White
4.9%
Hispanic/Latino
0.7%

Female
49.4%
Male
50.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.