NORMAN M THOMAS EL
NORMAN M THOMAS EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the FREER ISD school district, located in FREER, TX with about 407 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 23 teachers, NORMAN M THOMAS EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Norman M. Thomas Elementary School is a public school located in Freer, Texas, serving as part of the Freer Independent School District. Situated in a rural community, the school focuses on providing foundational education to students in the surrounding area, fostering an environment that emphasizes both academic growth and community engagement. As the primary elementary institution for the district, it serves as a central hub for early childhood and elementary development within the region.
The school is dedicated to preparing students for future academic success by following state-mandated curriculum standards while maintaining a supportive, small-town atmosphere. Through its official website, the district provides resources and communication for parents and the community, ensuring transparency regarding school policies and upcoming events. By prioritizing student development and local involvement, Norman M. Thomas Elementary remains an integral part of the educational landscape in Freer.
For more information, contact NORMAN M THOMAS EL at (361) 394-6025 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
FREER, TX 78357-0240
(361) 394-6025
http://www.freerisd.org
NORMAN M THOMAS EL is a public Title I school in FREER, TX with about 407 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- FREER ISD
- Total Students:
- 407
- Teachers:
- 23
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 407 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NORMAN M THOMAS EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 93% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 93.4%
- White
- 5.4%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- Black or African American
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.1%
- Male
- 49.9%
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.