Thomasville Primary

915 E Sunrise Avenue
Thomasville, NC 27360

tps.tcs.k12.nc.us/

743 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Thomasville Primary School, located at 915 E. Sunrise Avenue in Thomasville, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Thomasville City Schools district. The school is dedicated to creating a nurturing environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of early learners, typically focusing on students in the primary grade levels. By prioritizing a strong start in literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare its youngest students for long-term academic success while fostering a positive relationship with learning.

The school operates with a community-centered approach, emphasizing collaboration between educators, parents, and the broader Thomasville community. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while incorporating supportive instructional practices that encourage curiosity and engagement. Through its focus on character development and academic readiness, Thomasville Primary strives to provide a stable, inclusive atmosphere where every child can feel safe, valued, and encouraged to reach their full potential during these critical formative years.

743

Total Students

50.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomasville Primary
Demographic	Student Count
White	113
Hispanic	238
Black	313
Asian	12
Two or More	63
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Black
313 (42.1 %)
Hispanic
238 (32.0 %)
White
113 (15.2 %)
Two or More
63 (8.5 %)
Asian
12 (1.6 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Thomasville City Schools
Phone:	(336)474-4160
Website:	http://tps.tcs.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	743
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	749
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

Pre-Kindergarten 63

Kindergarten 178

Grade 1 172

Grade 2 161

Grade 3 169