Fort Thomas Elementary School

Fort Thomas Unified District (4221)
15560 West Elementary School R
Fort Thomas, AZ 85536
221 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
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.
221
Total Students
22.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    204 (92.3 %)
  • White
    14 (6.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (1.4 %)
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: Fort Thomas Unified District (4221)
Phone: (928)485-2433
Website: http://ftel.ftusd.org/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 221
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.0
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
Kindergarten 38
Grade 1 38
Grade 2 26
Grade 3 26
Grade 4 34
Grade 5 24
Grade 6 35
Gender Ratio