Thompson Elementary School
Public
Elementary Grades PK–5
Part of Gadsden City
236 Goldenrod Ave, Gadsden, AL 35901 · (256) 546-7011
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Academic performance
Math proficiency2.5%
State average 22%
Reading / language arts27%
State average 45.4%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
288Students enrolled
20:1Student–teacher ratio
81%Free / reduced lunch
CitySetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K28
Kindergarten53
Grade 143
Grade 241
Grade 347
Grade 430
Grade 546
Students
Black · 62%179
White · 17%50
Hispanic · 14%40
Two or more races · 5%15
Asian · 1%2
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander · 1%2
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
215’20
201’21
217’22
249’23
288’24
Location
236 Goldenrod Ave Gadsden
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.