Thomas Magnet School
449 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Thomas Magnet School, located in Shelbyville, Tennessee, is a specialized public school within the Bedford County School District that focuses on providing an enriched academic environment for high-achieving students. As a magnet school, it utilizes a selective admission process to create a community of learners who are driven by intellectual curiosity. The school is known for its rigorous curriculum, which emphasizes critical thinking, project-based learning, and a deep engagement with core subjects, often providing opportunities for students to excel beyond the standard grade-level expectations.
Beyond its academic core, Thomas Magnet is recognized for fostering a close-knit, supportive atmosphere that encourages both personal growth and community involvement. The school typically integrates technology and hands-on discovery into its daily instruction to prepare students for future success in advanced educational settings. By maintaining a smaller school environment, Thomas Magnet is able to offer more personalized attention, ensuring that each student is challenged appropriately while developing the social and academic skills necessary to thrive in a competitive, evolving world.
Beyond its academic core, Thomas Magnet is recognized for fostering a close-knit, supportive atmosphere that encourages both personal growth and community involvement. The school typically integrates technology and hands-on discovery into its daily instruction to prepare students for future success in advanced educational settings. By maintaining a smaller school environment, Thomas Magnet is able to offer more personalized attention, ensuring that each student is challenged appropriately while developing the social and academic skills necessary to thrive in a competitive, evolving world.
449
Total Students
26.2
Full-Time Teachers
17.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 292 |
| Hispanic | 98 |
| Black | 20 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More | 31 |
| American Indian | 2 |
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White292 (65.0 %)
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Hispanic98 (21.8 %)
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Two or More31 (6.9 %)
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Black20 (4.5 %)
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Asian6 (1.3 %)
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American Indian2 (0.4 %)
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: | Yes |
| District: | Bedford County |
| Phone: | (931)684-6818 |
| Website: | http://thomasmagnet.tn.bcm.schoolinsites.com |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 8th |
| Total Students: | 449 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 26.2 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 17.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
56
Kindergarten
53
Grade 1
61
Grade 2
62
Grade 3
59
Grade 4
54
Grade 5
57
Grade 6
47
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 56 |
| Kindergarten | 53 |
| Grade 1 | 61 |
| Grade 2 | 62 |
| Grade 3 | 59 |
| Grade 4 | 54 |
| Grade 5 | 57 |
| Grade 6 | 47 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 235 | 52.3% |
| Male | 214 | 47.7% |
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