Thompson

www.arlington.k12.ma.us

502 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Thompson School, located at 187 Everett Street in Arlington, Massachusetts, is a public elementary school serving students from kindergarten through grade five. As part of the Arlington Public Schools district, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on a rigorous curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body while encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond the classroom, Thompson School places a strong emphasis on community engagement and collaboration between educators, students, and families. The school environment is characterized by its dedication to creating a welcoming atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. Through a variety of programs, extracurricular activities, and a focus on character education, the school strives to prepare its students not only for academic success in higher grades but also to be active, responsible members of the broader Arlington community.

502

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thompson
Demographic	Student Count
White	315
Hispanic	44
Black	27
Asian	64
Two or More	50

White
315 (63.0 %)
Asian
64 (12.8 %)
Two or More
50 (10.0 %)
Hispanic
44 (8.8 %)
Black
27 (5.4 %)

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:	Arlington
Phone:	(781)316-3768
Website:	http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	502
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 75