Serving 601 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cora Thomas Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 601 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 85%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 52% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 61% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Cora Thomas Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cora Thomas Elementary School is 0.73, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Cora Thomas Elementary School?
601 students attend Cora Thomas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Cora Thomas Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cora Thomas Elementary School?
Cora Thomas Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cora Thomas Elementary School offer ?
Cora Thomas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cora Thomas Elementary School part of?
Cora Thomas Elementary is a very helpful school when you move from another state and don't know where to go or what to do as far as getting your kids registered and enrolled.. The administration, nurse and teachers has made it an enjoyable and helpful transition from Lake Charles, LA. I want to really say thank you for all that you all have done for my kids.
- Posted by Parent - Christina Ceasar
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 601 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 85%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 52% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 61% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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