THOMPSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

THOMPSON ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HILLSBOROUGH school district, located in RUSKIN, FL with about 830 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 57 teachers, THOMPSON ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

THOMPSON ELEMENTARY School, located on E. Shell Point Road in Ruskin, Florida, is a public school operating under the Hillsborough County Public Schools district. Serving students in the Ruskin community, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education within the broader framework of one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the United States. Its location in the rapidly growing South Hillsborough County area places it at the heart of a community that balances suburban development with the region's historical agricultural roots.

As part of the Hillsborough County school system, THOMPSON ELEMENTARY follows the district’s comprehensive curriculum and commitment to academic excellence. The school aims to foster a supportive learning environment that promotes student achievement, social-emotional growth, and community engagement. By leveraging the resources of the district—which is recognized for its broad range of educational programs and initiatives—THOMPSON ELEMENTARY works to prepare its diverse student body for success in middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact THOMPSON ELEMENTARY at (813) 938-1203 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.