R E Thompson Intermediate School

www.rethompson.org

360 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

R.E. Thompson Intermediate School, located in Tuscumbia, Alabama, serves as a key educational bridge for students transitioning from elementary to middle school settings. As part of the Tuscumbia City School system, the school is dedicated to fostering both academic excellence and personal growth. It typically focuses on the specific developmental needs of upper-elementary students, providing a structured yet supportive environment designed to prepare them for the more rigorous demands of the secondary level.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student achievement, utilizing its platform to build a foundation in core subjects while encouraging extracurricular participation. By integrating modern learning standards with a commitment to the success of each student, R.E. Thompson aims to create a positive culture that values character development alongside classroom performance. For families looking for more detailed information, the school maintains an official website at http://www.rethompson.org, which provides resources on academic calendars, faculty contacts, and district news.

360

Total Students

24.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for R E Thompson Intermediate School
Demographic	Student Count
White	220
Hispanic	18
Black	89
Two or More	31
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
220 (61.1%)
Black
89 (24.7%)
Two or More
31 (8.6%)
Hispanic
18 (5.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Tuscumbia City
Phone:	(256)389-2930
Website:	http://www.rethompson.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	360
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	201
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

Grade 3 117

Grade 4 135

Grade 5 108