Enrollment
322
Elementary
DISTRICT 410 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DAVISON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS·NCES 261143004579
Thomson Elementary School
617 E CLARK ST, DAVISON, MI 48423 · (810) 591-0911 · Genesee County
GRADES PK–KGELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL322 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
15.7:1
21 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.6:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
57%
182 students
DISTRICT 58% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 322 | 100% |
Student demographics
35%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 35% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Thomson Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomson Elementary School this school | 322 | 56.5% | N/A |
| Reese Elementary School REESE | 328 | 58.2% | 49.7% |
| Highland Elementary School HIGHLAND | 292 | 55.8% | 45.7% |
| Marlette Elementary MARLETTE | 328 | 59.1% | 43.3% |
| Moccasin Elementary School BUCHANAN | 354 | 57.1% | 49.3% |
| Syring Elementary School SWARTZ CREEK | 354 | 56.8% | N/A |
Matched among Michigan elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Thomson Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Genesee County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 322 | #995 of 1,630 | #40 of 71 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.7:1 | #651 of 1,424 | #15 of 60 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 34.5% | #722 of 1,424 | #39 of 60 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 56.5% | #771 of 1,563 | #46 of 69 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -2.4% | #885 of 979 | #49 of 50 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
322
+63 (+24%) vs 2020
-28% since 1990-91, when it was 450
Student : Teacher
15.7:1
was 12.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 322 | 20.5 | 15.7:1 | 57% (182) |
| 2023-24 | 338 | 21.5 | 15.7:1 | 62% (210) |
| 2022-23 | 351 | 21 | 16.7:1 | 53% (187) |
| 2020-21 | 259 | 20 | 12.9:1 | 51% (132) |
| 2017-18 | 330 | 18.4 | 17.9:1 | 48% (157) |
| 2015-16 | 349 | 18 | 19.4:1 | 48% (168) |
| 2000-01 | 416 | 12 | 34.7:1 | 11% (44) |
| 1990-91 | 450 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Thomson Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 2% (330 to 322); teachers up 11% (18.4 to 20.5).
About Thomson Elementary School
Thomson Elementary School is an elementary school in DAVISON, Michigan, according to federal school records. The grade span is pre-K through kindergarten, and enrollment is 322 students.
Davison Community Schools is responsible for 9 schools, Thomson Elementary School included, with 5,442 students in all.
White students are the large majority at Thomson Elementary School, with 80% of enrollment. Enrollment also includes 8% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, and 4% Black. Among people living in Genesee County, the White share is about 72%. Thomson Elementary School has a diversity index of 35%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Its teaching staff equals 20.5 full-time positions, a ratio of 15.7:1. Elementary schools in Michigan have a similar average ratio of 15.8:1. Around 57% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
Among Genesee County residents, median household income is about $62,281, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 23%, and about 12% of people live in poverty. Thomson Elementary School is one of 158 public schools in Genesee County, which together enroll about 58,534 students.
Davison Alternative Education is the closest public school, about 0.2 miles away in a straight line. Thomson Elementary School is one of several public schools in the area, with at least 8 others within five miles.
For locale, NCES codes Thomson Elementary School as Suburb: Large.
Enrollment was 259 in 2020-21 and 322 in 2024-25, a increase of 63 students. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 12.9:1 to 15.7:1.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at Thomson Elementary School. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Genesee County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
403,305
Census ACS
Median income
$62,281
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
158
58,534 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Davison Community Schools
- Davison High SchoolHigh · 1,623 students
- Davison Middle SchoolMiddle · 816 students
- Hahn Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 812 students
- Central Elementary SchoolElementary · 581 students
- Gates Elementary SchoolElementary · 506 students
- Siple Elementary SchoolElementary · 381 students
Other schools in DAVISON
- Davison High SchoolHigh · 1,623 students
- Davison Middle SchoolMiddle · 816 students
- Hahn Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 812 students
- Central Elementary SchoolElementary · 581 students
- Gates Elementary SchoolElementary · 506 students
- Siple Elementary SchoolElementary · 381 students
Other Thomson Elementary schools
2 other US public schools in 3 states are named Thomson Elementary. Thomson Elementary School is the largest of the 3.
- Thomson Elementary SchoolThomson, GA · 322 students
- Thomson Elementary SchoolWashington, DC · 259 students
Nearby schools
- Davison Alternative Education0.2 mi · 140
- Davison High School0.2 mi · 1,623
- Central Elementary School0.6 mi · 581
- Hahn Intermediate School0.8 mi · 812
- Davison Middle School0.9 mi · 816
- Hill Elementary School1.1 mi · 261
Frequently asked questions
About Thomson Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Thomson Elementary School?
Thomson Elementary School enrolls approximately 322 students in grades PK-KG.
Is Thomson Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Thomson Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-KG.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomson Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Thomson Elementary School is approximately 15.7:1 (21 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Thomson Elementary School?
At Thomson Elementary School, the student body is approximately 80% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% Black, 1% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Is Thomson Elementary School public or private?
Thomson Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Davison Community Schools.
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