Thompson Elementary

484 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Thompson Elementary School is a public school located in Highland, California, serving students within the San Bernardino City Unified School District. The school is situated in a residential area on Church Avenue and provides foundational education for elementary-aged children, focusing on academic development, social-emotional learning, and preparing students for their future transitions to middle school.

As part of a large school district, Thompson Elementary typically implements state-mandated curriculum standards while offering various support services and extracurricular opportunities to engage its student body. The school community emphasizes a collaborative environment, working to foster partnerships between teachers, parents, and the surrounding Highland neighborhood to support student success and ensure a safe, structured learning environment.

484

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thompson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	39
Hispanic	376
Black	37
Asian	21
Two or More	11

Hispanic
376 (77.7 %)
White
39 (8.1 %)
Black
37 (7.6 %)
Asian
21 (4.3 %)
Two or More
11 (2.3 %)

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:	N/A
District:	San Bernardino City Unified
Phone:	(909)388-6512
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	484
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	360
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 70

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 84

Grade 6 70

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Thompson Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	70
Grade 1	66
Grade 2	49
Grade 3	73
Grade 4	72
Grade 5	84
Grade 6	70

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Thompson Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	236	48.8%
Male	248	51.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)