Thomas Magnet School
436 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 299 |
| Hispanic | 87 |
| Black | 15 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More | 25 |
| American Indian | 3 |
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White299 (68.6%)
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Hispanic87 (20.0%)
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Two or More25 (5.7%)
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Black15 (3.4%)
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Asian7 (1.6%)
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American Indian3 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 233 | 53.4% |
| Male | 203 | 46.6% |
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