John P Thomas Elementary School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 422 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 508th out of 535 elementary schools in SC.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 6001 Weston Avenue, Columbia, SC 29203
- Principal or Admin: Evelyn Moore
- Fax: (803) 735-3369
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Richland County School District 01
- Per-Pupil Spending: $12,670
- Dropout Rate: 5.0%
- Students Per Teacher: 13.8
- Enrolled Students: 24,460
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 422
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 39.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 10.8
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 204 (48.3%)
- Females: 215 (50.9%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 13 (3.1%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 365 (86.5%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 378 (89.6%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
American Indian | - | - |
Black | 410 | 97.2% |
Asian | 1 | 0.2% |
Hispanic | 2 | 0.5% |
White | 6 | 1.4% |
Number of Students Per Grade

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
Pre-Kindergarten | 62 | 14.7% |
Kindergarten | 77 | 18.2% |
1st Grade | 68 | 16.1% |
2nd Grade | 56 | 13.3% |
3rd Grade | 50 | 11.8% |
4th Grade | 54 | 12.8% |
5th Grade | 55 | 13.0% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 36%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:64%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 16 Years
- Average Salary: $45,572
Teacher Experience by Number of Years

Salary | Percent | |
---|---|---|
1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $30,469 | 19% |
More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $49,217 | 81% |
Source: SC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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