District Overview
Situated at 785 Riverside Drive in North Grosvenor Dale, Connecticut, the Thompson School District is a fully operational, traditional public school system serving families within a distant town setting in the greater Putnam area. Operating independently outside of a supervisory union and distinct from charter networks, the district manages three operational schools that offer a complete educational continuum from prekindergarten through 12th grade. With an enrollment of 826 students, Thompson provides a close-knit learning environment designed to support children across every stage of their academic and personal development.

Central to the district's mission is a strong commitment to educator support and student services. According to data from the 2024–2025 National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) dataset, the district employs a robust workforce of more than 400 full-time equivalent staff members. This team includes nearly 169 full-time equivalent teachers, 21 instructional aides, and over 211 support staff dedicated to operations, student well-being, and specialized programs. This comprehensive staffing model allows Thompson School District to maintain favorable instruction levels and personalized attention for every learner. Families and researchers interested in discovering more can reach out directly via their main office or visit their official web portal at district.thompsonk12.org.
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Total Schools
826
Total Students
168.8
Full-Time Teachers
4.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thompson School District
Demographic Student Count
White700
Hispanic73
Black8
Asian12
Two or More32
American Indian1
  • White
    700 (84.7%)
  • Hispanic
    73 (8.8%)
  • Two or More
    32 (3.9%)
  • Asian
    12 (1.5%)
  • Black
    8 (1.0%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Thompson School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:3
Students:826*
Teachers (FTE):168.8*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:4.9
Schools in Thompson School District
Found 3 Schools