J. P. Thomas Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Columbia, South Carolina 29203 · Richland 01
#587 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina
#39968 of 50,301 nationally
About J. P. Thomas Elementary
J. P. Thomas Elementary is a public elementary located in Columbia, in the Richland 01 school district of South Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 346 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 27.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 587th of 688 ranked elementary schools in South Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (77th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (13th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 346.
There are 66 schools in Columbia; J. P. Thomas Elementary ranks 50th of 65 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)27%
- Reading proficiency (30%)27%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)12.4
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 J. P. Thomas Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 12.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near J. P. Thomas Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy
Columbia · Charter middle · Grades 2–8
216 students · 723 m away
Alcorn Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
381 students · 1.4 km away
Arden Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
216 students · 1.5 km away
Burton Pack Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
255 students · 2.3 km away
A. J. Lewis Greenview Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
358 students · 2.4 km away
Eau Claire High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
542 students · 2.6 km away
Hyatt Park Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
317 students · 3.0 km away
Carolina School for Inquiry
Columbia · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
114 students · 3.3 km away
W. A. Perry Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
320 students · 3.5 km away
W. G. Sanders Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
503 students · 3.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in South Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
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349 students
Hodges Elementary
Hodges · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
349 students
Gloverville Elementary
Gloverville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
350 students
Lemira Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is J. P. Thomas Elementary a good school?
J. P. Thomas Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 27.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #587 of 688 in South 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 J. P. Thomas Elementary rank in South Carolina?
J. P. Thomas Elementary ranks #587 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina and #39968 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend J. P. Thomas Elementary?
J. P. Thomas Elementary had 346 students in 2025.
Is J. P. Thomas Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
J. P. Thomas Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near J. P. Thomas Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of J. P. Thomas Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.