Thomson ES
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Washington, District of Columbia 20005 · District of Columbia Public Schools
#73 of 142 elementary schools in District of Columbia
#34655 of 50,301 nationally
About Thomson ES
Thomson ES is a public elementary located in Washington, in the District of Columbia Public Schools school district of District of Columbia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 259 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 36.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 73rd of 142 ranked elementary schools in District of Columbia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (91th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (20th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 259.
There are 235 schools in Washington; Thomson ES ranks 107th of 223 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)32%
- Reading proficiency (30%)32%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)8.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Thomson ES by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 8.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Thomson ES
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Center City PCS - Shaw
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
202 students · 687 m away
Girls Global Academy PCS
Washington · Charter high · Grades 9–12
183 students · 695 m away
Seaton ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
390 students · 840 m away
Basis Dc Pcs
Washington · Charter high · Grades 5–12
692 students · 1.0 km away
Benjamin Banneker HS
Washington · Public high · Grades 9–12
703 students · 1.0 km away
Garrison ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
395 students · 1.2 km away
KIPP DC - WILL Academy PCS
Washington · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
341 students · 1.2 km away
KIPP DC - Grow Academy PCS
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–K
224 students · 1.2 km away
KIPP DC - Lead Academy PCS
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades 1–4
343 students · 1.2 km away
Goodwill Excel Center PCS
Washington · Charter high · Grades 9–12
440 students · 1.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in District of Columbia with a comparable Enrollment.
Garfield ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
252 students
C.W. Harris ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
251 students
Smothers ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
250 students
Ketcham ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
244 students
Hendley ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
276 students
LaSalle-Backus ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
279 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Thomson ES a good school?
Thomson ES has a Success Index (US) of 36.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #73 of 142 in District of Columbia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Thomson ES rank in District of Columbia?
Thomson ES ranks #73 of 142 elementary schools in District of Columbia and #34655 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Thomson ES?
Thomson ES had 259 students in 2025.
Is Thomson ES a elementary school or a high school?
Thomson ES is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Thomson ES?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Thomson ES; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.