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Public School | Grades PK-5 | Richland 1

J P Thomas Elementary School is located in Columbia, SC and is one of 32 elementary schools in Richland 1 School District. It is a public school that serves 436 students in grades PK-5.

J P Thomas Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of South Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See J P Thomas Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, J P Thomas Elementary School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about J P Thomas Elementary School's students and teachers. more

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6001 Weston Ave, Columbia, SC 29203

(803) 735-3430

Richland 1

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 436

51% 49%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, J P Thomas Elementary School had 94% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. South Carolina had 54% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

Black

94%

Two or More Races

Hispanic

White

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Richland 1 District Spending

$12,770Per Pupil

The Richland 1 spends $12,770 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 58% on instruction, 39% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Richland 1 District

13:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, J P Thomas Elementary School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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About the PASS

What is it?

The Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in English/language arts, math, social studies, writing, and science.

How is it Scored?

Students are scored at four levels: below basic, basic, proficient, and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

About the PACT

What is it?

The Palmetto Achievement Challenge Tests (PACT) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in English/language arts, math, social studies, and science.

How is it Scored?

Students are scored at four levels: below basic, basic, proficient, and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

English Language Arts

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Palmetto Achievement Challenge Tests (PACT) Results (2007)

Mathematics

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51%

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78%

Palmetto Achievement Challenge Tests (PACT) Results (2007)

Science

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29%

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65%

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Social Studies

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44%

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85%

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65%

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Mathematics

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