THOMAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Thomas ES is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the District of Columbia Public Schools school district, located in Washington, DC with about 384 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 30 teachers, Thomas ES has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Thomas Elementary School is a public school located at 650 Anacostia Ave NE in Washington, D.C. Serving the Deanwood neighborhood and surrounding areas, the school is part of the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) system. It functions as a foundational institution for the local community, committed to providing academic instruction and developmental support to students in the primary grade levels.

As a DCPS institution, the school follows the district’s broader mission to provide equitable educational opportunities and prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. The school’s curriculum generally aligns with District of Columbia academic standards, focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Prospective families or community members interested in specific enrollment information, school performance data, or extracurricular programming can access the most current updates through the official DCPS website at http://www.dcps.dc.gov.

For more information, contact Thomas ES at (202) 724-4593 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.