Serving 726 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J C Thompson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 726 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J C Thompson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
J C Thompson Elementary School's student population of 726 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
726 students
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Year Founded
2011
School Rankings
J C Thompson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J C Thompson Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5229 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
31%
54%
Black
17%
13%
White
41%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Northwest Independent School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Trailblazers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J C Thompson Elementary School's ranking?
J C Thompson Elementary School is ranked #5229 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend J C Thompson Elementary School?
726 students attend J C Thompson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of J C Thompson Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of J C Thompson Elementary School?
J C Thompson Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does J C Thompson Elementary School offer ?
J C Thompson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is J C Thompson Elementary School part of?
J C Thompson Elementary School is part of Northwest Independent School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I am so beyond blessed to call JCT "home" for our kids elementary school years. After reading several old reviews and moving into the area was a nervous wreck to the point I tried to transfer to anther school in the district, but I got turned down which now I am so THANKFUL we did get turned down. If you want a place for your kids to get a great education and have teachers that really care this is the place to be. The best advice I can give is not to read old reviews because they are so far from wrong. I am so excited that our girls are apart of such a great school. Thank you JCT for everything you do for our family and so many others.
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