Thompson Elementary School

www.gcs.k12.al.us/rtes.asp

288 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Thompson Elementary School, located at 236 Goldenrod Ave in Gadsden, Alabama, is a public primary school operating under the Gadsden City School System. It serves as a foundational academic institution for the local community, dedicated to providing a structured learning environment for students in their early formative years. The school is committed to fostering both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students, aligning its curriculum with the standards set forth by the district and the state of Alabama.

As part of the Gadsden City Schools, Thompson Elementary emphasizes a supportive educational atmosphere that encourages parent and community involvement. The school focuses on building strong literacy and numeracy skills while offering programs designed to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. For families looking for specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or current news, the school maintains an official presence through the district’s website, ensuring that stakeholders remain connected to the educational progress and events happening on campus.

288

Total Students

14.2

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thompson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	50
Hispanic	40
Black	179
Asian	2
Two or More	15
Pacific Islander	2

Black
179 (62.2%)
White
50 (17.4%)
Hispanic
40 (13.9%)
Two or More
15 (5.2%)
Asian
2 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.7%)

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:	No
District:	Gadsden City
Phone:	(256)546-7011
Website:	http://www.gcs.k12.al.us/rtes.asp
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	288
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	234
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 28

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 30

Grade 5 46