THOMAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

THOMAS EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ABILENE ISD school district, located in ABILENE, TX with about 451 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 31 teachers, THOMAS EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 ELementary School, located at 1240 Lakeside Drive in Abilene, Texas, is part of the Abilene Independent School District (AISD). Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience for elementary-aged students. As a public institution within AISD, it operates under the district’s broader mission to engage, educate, and empower students, typically emphasizing core academics such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies in a supportive environment.

The school is situated in a residential area of Abilene, contributing to its role as a neighborhood hub for families. Like many schools in the Abilene district, THOMAS ELementary works to balance rigorous state curriculum requirements with character development and extracurricular opportunities intended to foster student growth. Parents and community members interested in specific school performance data, enrollment procedures, or upcoming events can access further resources through the official Abilene Independent School District website at [www.abileneisd.org](http://www.abileneisd.org).

For more information, contact THOMAS EL at (325) 671-4995 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.