Thomas Street Elementary School

www.tupeloschools.com

374 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Thomas Street Elementary School, located at 520 S. Thomas Street in Tupelo, Mississippi, is a key component of the Tupelo Public School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and foundational skills. As part of a district known for its commitment to excellence, the school strives to prepare its students for success as they transition through their primary education years.

The school benefits from the resources and organizational structure of the Tupelo Public School District, which prioritizes innovation and student engagement. By integrating standard curriculum with various extracurricular and community-oriented programs, Thomas Street Elementary aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience. Families interested in learning more about the school’s current faculty, specific academic programs, or district-wide initiatives can visit their official website at http://www.tupeloschools.com/thomas.

374

Total Students

28.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas Street Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	112
Hispanic	34
Black	196
Asian	11
Two or More	21

Black
196 (52.4%)
White
112 (29.9%)
Hispanic
34 (9.1%)
Two or More
21 (5.6%)
Asian
11 (2.9%)

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:	Tupelo Public School District
Phone:	(662)841-8960
Website:	http://www.tupeloschools.com
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	374
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	219
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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

Kindergarten 124

Grade 1 127

Grade 2 123

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Thomas Street Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	124
Grade 1	127
Grade 2	123

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Thomas Street Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	177	47.3%
Male	197	52.7%

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd