THOMAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Thomas Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Washington Parish school district, located in Franklinton, LA with about 661 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 30 teachers, Thomas Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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, located at 30341 Highway 424 in Franklinton, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Washington Parish School District. Situated in a rural setting, the school focuses on providing core academic instruction and fostering a supportive learning environment for students in their primary developmental years. As a community-centered school, it plays a vital role in the Franklinton area by emphasizing fundamental literacy, numeracy, and social development to prepare students for their transition into middle school.
The school is characterized by its commitment to the local community, striving to create a safe and nurturing atmosphere that encourages student engagement. Like many schools in the region, Thomas Elementary works to integrate modern educational standards with the traditional values of the parish. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the school aims to promote both academic growth and character development, ensuring that students receive the foundational tools necessary for future success within the Washington Parish school system.
For more information, contact Thomas Elementary School at (985) 848-2881 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Franklinton, LA 70438
(985) 848-2881
THOMAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Franklinton, LA with about 661 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Washington Parish
- Total Students:
- 661
- Teachers:
- 30.25
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 661 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending THOMAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.
- White
- 81.2%
- Black or African American
- 16.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.7%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.9%
- Male
- 51.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.