J. P. Thomas Elementary

323 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

J. P. Thomas Elementary School is located in Columbia, South Carolina, and operates as part of the Richland School District One. The school serves a diverse student population, providing a foundational educational environment that focuses on core academic development, social-emotional learning, and community engagement. As a neighborhood school, it strives to create a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow through both classroom instruction and various extracurricular opportunities tailored to elementary-aged learners.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Columbia community, often serving as a central hub for families in the Weston Avenue area. By fostering partnerships between teachers, parents, and community stakeholders, J. P. Thomas Elementary emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education. The faculty and staff focus on meeting the unique needs of each student, aiming to prepare them for the challenges of middle school while cultivating a positive school culture that values character development and academic achievement.

323

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J. P. Thomas Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	10
Black	277
Two or More	28

Black
277 (85.8 %)
Two or More
28 (8.7 %)
Hispanic
10 (3.1 %)
White
8 (2.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Richland 01
Phone:	(803)735-3430
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	323
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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

Pre-Kindergarten 39

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 55

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for J. P. Thomas Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	39
Kindergarten	52
Grade 1	41
Grade 2	49
Grade 3	42
Grade 4	45
Grade 5	55

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for J. P. Thomas Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	153	47.4%
Male	170	52.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)