Ray Thompson Elementary School

236 Goldenrod Ave, Gadsden, AL 35901 | (256) 546-7011
  • Grades: PK-5
  • Student Enrollment: 196
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Additional Contact Information
  • Principal or Admin: Mrs Yolando Davis White
  • Fax: (256) 546-7011
  • Website: www.gcs.k12.al.us
School Operational Details
  • Title I Eligible
    All students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
  • Gadsden City School District
  • Per-Pupil Spending: $9,508
  • Graduation Rate: 56.0%
  • Dropout Rate: 0.3%
  • Students Per Teacher: 14.6
  • Enrolled Students: 5,529

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 196
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 13.3
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 14.8
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 102 (52.0%)
  • Females: 94 (48.0%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 3 (1.5%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 186 (94.9%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 189 (96.4%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Ray Thompson Elementary School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian--
Black14875.5%
Asian--
Hispanic126.1%
White3618.4%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Ray Thompson Elementary School
  Number Percent
Kindergarten3417.3%
1st Grade2713.8%
2nd Grade3919.9%
3rd Grade3316.8%
4th Grade3517.9%
5th Grade2814.3%
Source: AL Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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