J. P. Thomas Elementary

346 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

J. P. Thomas Elementary School is located in Columbia, South Carolina, and operates as part of the Richland School District One. The school serves a diverse student population, providing a foundational educational environment that focuses on core academic development, social-emotional learning, and community engagement. As a neighborhood school, it strives to create a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow through both classroom instruction and various extracurricular opportunities tailored to elementary-aged learners.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Columbia community, often serving as a central hub for families in the Weston Avenue area. By fostering partnerships between teachers, parents, and community stakeholders, J. P. Thomas Elementary emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education. The faculty and staff focus on meeting the unique needs of each student, aiming to prepare them for the challenges of middle school while cultivating a positive school culture that values character development and academic achievement.

346

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J. P. Thomas Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	11
Black	298
Asian	1
Two or More	20
Pacific Islander	2

Black
298 (86.1%)
Two or More
20 (5.8%)
White
14 (4.0%)
Hispanic
11 (3.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Richland 01
Phone:	(803)735-3430
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	346
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 34

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 51

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for J. P. Thomas Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	34
Kindergarten	42
Grade 1	63
Grade 2	50
Grade 3	57
Grade 4	49
Grade 5	51

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for J. P. Thomas Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	166	48%
Male	180	52%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)