John Q Thomas Elementary School

www.fusd1.org/Domain/573

388 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

John Q. Thomas Elementary School, located on East Lockett Road in Flagstaff, Arizona, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Flagstaff Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its students, emphasizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social development. By integrating core curriculum with a focus on student character and community involvement, the school aims to prepare young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school’s physical location in the heart of Flagstaff places it at the center of a vibrant community, allowing it to leverage local resources to enhance the student experience. Through its official online portal, the school provides parents and guardians with access to essential resources, including academic calendars, teacher contact information, and updates on school events. Overall, John Q. Thomas Elementary maintains a focus on inclusivity and excellence, striving to meet the diverse needs of its student population through structured educational programs and proactive administrative support.

388

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Q Thomas Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	82
Hispanic	182
Black	2
Asian	5
Two or More	21
American Indian	95
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
182 (46.9 %)
American Indian
95 (24.5 %)
White
82 (21.1 %)
Two or More
21 (5.4 %)
Asian
5 (1.3 %)
Black
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Flagstaff Unified District (4192)
Phone:	(928)773-4110
Website:	http://www.fusd1.org/Domain/573
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	388
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 44

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 64