Thanksgiving Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Selma, North Carolina 27576 · Johnston County Public Schools
#1396 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#48883 of 50,301 nationally
About Thanksgiving Elementary
Thanksgiving Elementary is a public elementary located in Selma, in the Johnston County Public Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 870 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 12.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1396th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (23th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 870.
There are 3 schools in Selma; Thanksgiving Elementary ranks 3rd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.8
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 Thanksgiving Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Thanksgiving Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
River Dell Elementary
Clayton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
981 students · 2.6 km away
Archer Lodge Middle
Wendell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,204 students · 6.2 km away
Powhatan Elementary
Clayton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
656 students · 7.1 km away
East Clayton Elementary
Clayton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
524 students · 7.2 km away
Corinth Holders High
Wendell · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,187 students · 7.5 km away
Corinth-Holders Elementary
Zebulon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
585 students · 8.5 km away
Wilson's Mills Elementary
Wilson's Mills · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
496 students · 9.0 km away
Riverwood Elementary
Clayton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
728 students · 9.5 km away
Riverwood Middle
Clayton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
902 students · 9.6 km away
Cooper Academy
Clayton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
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869 students
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867 students
Oakview Elementary
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873 students
Overhills Elementary
Spring Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
866 students
B F Grady Elementary
Albertson · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
865 students
Mint Hill Elementary School
Matthews · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
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Frequently asked questions
Is Thanksgiving Elementary a good school?
Thanksgiving Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 12.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1396 of 1,457 in North Carolina. 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 Thanksgiving Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Thanksgiving Elementary ranks #1396 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #48883 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Thanksgiving Elementary?
Thanksgiving Elementary had 870 students in 2025.
Is Thanksgiving Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Thanksgiving Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Thanksgiving Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Thanksgiving Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.