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#677 of 1,288 schools in LA
Thomas Elementary School
Elementary School · Washington Parish · Franklinton, LA
A Washington Parish elementary school where students score 31 points below what's typical for similar communities.
30341 Highway 424, Franklinton, LA 70438
- Math 28% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thomas Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2020, to 34% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,010/100K
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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
$50,667
Median home value
$157,000
Median rent
$921/mo
College educated
13.1%
Homeownership
76.5%
Poverty rate
19.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70438; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Washington Parish
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–6 | Not available | 266 | Compare → |
| Franklinton Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–3 | Not available | 633 | Compare → |
| Mt. Hermon SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–12 | Not available | 393 | Compare → |
| Wesley Ray Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 266 | 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.
Washington Parish
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #4 of 10
- District spending per student
- $13,463NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thomas Elementary School is listed in Washington Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas Elementary School
Thomas Elementary School is a public elementary school in Franklinton, LA, part of Washington Parish, serving approximately 764 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #677 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomas Elementary School
What grades does Thomas Elementary School serve?
Thomas Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Thomas Elementary School?
Thomas Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 764 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Elementary School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thomas Elementary School rank in LA?
Thomas Elementary School ranks #677 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Thomas Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomas Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Thomas Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas Elementary School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Thomas Elementary School a charter school?
No, Thomas Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thomas Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Thomas Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas Elementary School?
35.2% of students at Thomas Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 764
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Washington Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.3%
- Phone
- (985) 848-2881
- Area population (ZIP 70438)
- 19,935
- Area average commute
- 36.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 70438; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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