THOMAS STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

THOMAS STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Tupelo Public School District school district, located in Tupelo, MS with about 381 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 2nd 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 29 teachers, THOMAS STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 520 S. Thomas Street in Tupelo, Mississippi, is a key component of the Tupelo Public School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and foundational skills. As part of a district known for its commitment to excellence, the school strives to prepare its students for success as they transition through their primary education years.

The school benefits from the resources and organizational structure of the Tupelo Public School District, which prioritizes innovation and student engagement. By integrating standard curriculum with various extracurricular and community-oriented programs, Thomas Street Elementary aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience. Families interested in learning more about the school’s current faculty, specific academic programs, or district-wide initiatives can visit their official website at http://www.tupeloschools.com/thomas.

For more information, contact THOMAS STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (662) 841-8960 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

520 S Thomas Street
Tupelo, MS 38801
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THOMAS STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Tupelo, MS with about 381 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
381
Teachers:
29.69
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 381 students

Black or African American
55.4%
White
33.6%
Asian
4.2%
Hispanic/Latino
4.2%
Two or more races
2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
49.9%
Male
50.1%

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.