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#472 of 863 schools in MS
Thames Elementary School
Elementary School · Hattiesburg Public School Dist · Hattiesburg, MS
A Hattiesburg Public School Dist elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2900 JAMESTOWN ROAD, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
- Math 43% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs MS 53% (2025)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thames Elementary School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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 35 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thames 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,697/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hattiesburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,254
Median home value
$255,400
Median rent
$1,183/mo
College educated
45.6%
Homeownership
58.8%
Poverty rate
16.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39402; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 461 | Compare → |
| Grace Christian Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 345 | Compare → |
| Hawkins Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 289 | Compare → |
| Presbyterian Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 910 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hattiesburg Public School Dist
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #8 of 8
- District spending per student
- $14,215NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 35.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thames Elementary School is listed in HATTIESBURG PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thames Elementary School
Thames Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hattiesburg, MS, part of Hattiesburg Public School Dist, serving approximately 537 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #472 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thames Elementary School
What grades does Thames Elementary School serve?
Thames Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Thames Elementary School?
Thames Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 537 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thames Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thames Elementary School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thames Elementary School rank in MS?
Thames Elementary School ranks #472 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Thames Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Thames 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 Thames Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thames Elementary School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Thames Elementary School a charter school?
No, Thames Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thames Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Thames Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thames Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Thames 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
- 537
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Forrest County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.7%
- Phone
- (601) 582-6655
- Area population (ZIP 39402)
- 43,756
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. 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 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. 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 39402; 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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