Thompson El
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Houston, Texas 77021 · Houston ISD
#3217 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#35357 of 50,301 nationally
About Thompson El
Thompson El is a public elementary located in Houston, in the Houston ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 363 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 34.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 3217th of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (59th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 363.
There are 699 schools in Houston; Thompson El ranks 317th of 678 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)95.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.0
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 Thompson El by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 95.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Thompson El
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Energy Institute H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
663 students · 1.1 km away
Lockhart El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
306 students · 1.4 km away
Foster El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
334 students · 1.5 km away
Cullen Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
310 students · 1.6 km away
Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
558 students · 1.8 km away
Yates H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
685 students · 2.3 km away
Hartsfield El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
287 students · 2.3 km away
Kipp Peace El
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–4
525 students · 2.6 km away
Kipp Liberation College Preparatory
Houston · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
405 students · 2.7 km away
Blackshear El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
257 students · 2.7 km away
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Garden Villas El
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J Kawas El
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Frequently asked questions
Is Thompson El a good school?
Thompson El has a Success Index (US) of 34.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #3217 of 4,686 in Texas. 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 Thompson El rank in Texas?
Thompson El ranks #3217 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #35357 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Thompson El?
Thompson El had 363 students in 2025.
Is Thompson El a elementary school or a high school?
Thompson El is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Thompson El?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Thompson El; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.