Thomson Elementary School

www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us

292 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 3rd

School Overview

Thomson Elementary School, located at 409 Guill St in Thomson, Georgia, is a key educational institution within the McDuffie County School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to elementary-aged students. It operates under the broader mission of the district, which emphasizes fostering a supportive learning environment, encouraging student achievement, and preparing children for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

As part of the McDuffie County public school system, Thomson Elementary integrates state curriculum standards with various local resources to address the diverse needs of its student body. The school serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, aiming to cultivate both academic literacy and social-emotional development. For parents and community members interested in detailed information regarding the school’s academic programs, staff directory, or district-wide policies, the official website at [www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us](http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us) serves as the primary resource for updates and school news.

292

Total Students

25.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

110.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	51
Hispanic	4
Black	218
Asian	1
Two or More	18

Black
218 (74.7 %)
White
51 (17.5 %)
Two or More
18 (6.2 %)
Hispanic
4 (1.4 %)
Asian
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:	McDuffie County
Phone:	(706)986-4700
Website:	http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us
Grade Range:	2nd - 3rd
Total Students:	292
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	322
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

Grade 2 146

Grade 3 146