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#856 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 43% in state
Fort Thomas Elementary School
Elementary School · Fort Thomas Unified District (4221) · Fort Thomas, AZ
A Fort Thomas Unified District (4221) elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 55, Fort Thomas, AZ 85536
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fort Thomas Elementary School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Fort Thomas Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low134/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,083
Median home value
$152,500
College educated
18.4%
Homeownership
69%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85536; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 in Fort Thomas Unified District (4221)
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Turnbull AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | Not available | 28 | Compare → |
| Mt. Turnbull Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–6 | Not available | 115 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Fort Thomas Unified District (4221)
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $20,223NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fort Thomas Elementary School is listed in Fort Thomas Unified District (4221); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fort Thomas Elementary School
Fort Thomas Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fort Thomas, AZ, part of Fort Thomas Unified District (4221), serving approximately 220 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #856 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fort Thomas Elementary School
What grades does Fort Thomas Elementary School serve?
Fort Thomas Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Fort Thomas Elementary School?
Fort Thomas Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 220 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Thomas Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Thomas Elementary School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fort Thomas Elementary School rank in AZ?
Fort Thomas Elementary School ranks #856 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Fort Thomas Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fort Thomas Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Fort Thomas Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fort Thomas Elementary School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Fort Thomas Elementary School a charter school?
No, Fort Thomas Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fort Thomas Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Fort Thomas Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 220
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Graham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.0%
- Phone
- (928) 485-2433
- Area population (ZIP 85536)
- 319
- Area median age
- 38.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85536; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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