School Overview
Thomas Magnet School, located in Shelbyville, Tennessee, is a specialized public school within the Bedford County School District that focuses on providing an enriched academic environment for high-achieving students. As a magnet school, it utilizes a selective admission process to create a community of learners who are driven by intellectual curiosity. The school is known for its rigorous curriculum, which emphasizes critical thinking, project-based learning, and a deep engagement with core subjects, often providing opportunities for students to excel beyond the standard grade-level expectations.

Beyond its academic core, Thomas Magnet is recognized for fostering a close-knit, supportive atmosphere that encourages both personal growth and community involvement. The school typically integrates technology and hands-on discovery into its daily instruction to prepare students for future success in advanced educational settings. By maintaining a smaller school environment, Thomas Magnet is able to offer more personalized attention, ensuring that each student is challenged appropriately while developing the social and academic skills necessary to thrive in a competitive, evolving world.
436
Total Students
26.2
Full-Time Teachers
16.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas Magnet School
Demographic Student Count
White299
Hispanic87
Black15
Asian7
Two or More25
American Indian3
  • White
    299 (68.6%)
  • Hispanic
    87 (20.0%)
  • Two or More
    25 (5.7%)
  • Black
    15 (3.4%)
  • Asian
    7 (1.6%)
  • American Indian
    3 (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: Yes
District: Bedford County
Phone: (931)684-6818
Website: http://thomas.bedfordk12tn.com/
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 436
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 53
Grade 1 60
Grade 2 55
Grade 3 54
Grade 4 59
Grade 5 50
Grade 6 38
Grade 7 31
Grade 8 36

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Thomas Magnet School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten53
Grade 160
Grade 255
Grade 354
Grade 459
Grade 550
Grade 638
Grade 731
Grade 836
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Thomas Magnet School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female23353.4%
Male20346.6%