Thomson Elementary School

Thomson Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

1200 L St NW, Washington, DC

Downtown DC Neighborhood

District Of Columbia Public Schools

276 Students

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School Details

Head of School
Carmen Shepherd

Student Teacher Ratio
9:1

Math Proficiency
32%

Reading Proficiency
37%

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Academics

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Teachers

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Academics

Reading Proficiency

37%

Math Proficiency

32%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

9:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

Test Scores

Equity

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

297:1

Student Diversity

Female

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Hispanic

40.5%

Black

39.3%

White

9.7%

Asian or Pacific Islander

5.7%

Two or more races

Native American

<1%

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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

2/28/2025

In the four years my daughter has been at Thomson she has thrived academically and socially. She comes home excited about her lessons and full of confidence and energy. Her teachers have been wonderful every year - their lesson plans are thoughtful, engaging, and creative. I frequently send screensh...

5.0 parent

2/28/2025

My little one is in pk-4, and has had such a good experience! Her teacher this year is so warm and enthusiastic, but also has established clear structures and routines in her classroom, so kids feel comfortable and safe. My little one is learning a ton, and the teacher has done such a good job of di...

1.0 parent

2/20/2025

This has been the WORST school my child has ever attended. The principal conceals ALL aspects of the schools policies, procedures, and academic performance. The PTO only provides funding directly to the teachers. The school website is all LIES!! There is only a garden club, dc scores and a reading c...

5.0 parent

3/25/2023

My daughter is in prek3 at Thomson elementary and we absolutely love it. The school is amazing. The staff are all so nurturing and there is very low teacher turnover. The principal knows all the students by name. There is a strong sense of community and the student body is very diverse. The level of...

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