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Fort Thomas Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-6

Summary

Fort Thomas Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in the Fort Thomas Unified District in Arizona, with a student population of 221 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school has a predominantly Native American student body (92.31%), with small percentages of White (6.33%) and Hispanic (1.36%) students.

Despite spending significantly more per student ($18,300 in 2020-2021) compared to the state average, Fort Thomas Elementary has consistently underperformed on standardized tests, ranking in the bottom quarter of Arizona elementary schools over the past decade. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 12-28% of students were proficient in English Language Arts, and 9-40% were proficient in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 37-45% and 31-43%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly low for its Native American and special education student subgroups.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Ruth Powell Elementary and Thatcher Elementary, which serve similar student populations, have significantly higher academic performance and state rankings compared to Fort Thomas Elementary. This stark contrast raises questions about the unique challenges the school may face in serving a predominantly Native American student population and the effectiveness of its strategies to improve student outcomes over time.

207

Students ?

9.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

87.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

15560 West Elementary School R
Fort Thomas, AZ 85536

(928) 485-2433

District: Fort Thomas Unified District

Students who attend Fort Thomas Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Fort Thomas High School

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:

89.4%

White:

4.3%

Hispanic:

3.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 5th percentile in 2012 → 17th in 2023

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 12 percentile points since 2012

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Arizona average (34% vs 41% meeting standards)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school34%

District avg26%

Arizona avg41%

Not ranked this year

Fort Thomas Elementary School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	18.6	1029 of 1245	17.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	14.7	1119 of 1226	8.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	20.3	823 of 1039	20.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	14.9	995 of 1109	10.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	21.8	876 of 1106	20.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	14.9	966 of 1079	10.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	27.0	660 of 955	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2014	26.5	831 of 1079	23.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	19.6	1049 of 1158	9.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	13.4	1089 of 1141	4.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	9.0	1026 of 1075	4.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	6.4	1062 of 1090	2.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	2.2	1052 of 1062	0.9%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	20.2	999 of 1219	18.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	14.3	1136 of 1219	6.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	19.1	872 of 1023	14.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	17.5	1047 of 1216	13.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	19.3	1034 of 1220	15.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	15.1	925 of 1032	10.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	21.8	166 of 219	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	32.8	459 of 654	29.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	50.8	23 of 62	62.9%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	29.0	942 of 1201	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	61.7	357 of 1024	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.1	319 of 800	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	73.8	249 of 1161	78.6%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2023)65th percentile+48 vs school

Native American (2023)24th percentile+7 vs school

Special Education (2021)22nd percentile+13 vs school

Female (2023)18th percentile~ school

Male (2023)14th percentile-3 vs school

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				AASA English Language Arts (2025)				AASA Mathematics (2025)				AzSCI Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	AASA English Language Arts 4th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AzSCI Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Fort Thomas Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	15560 West Elementary School R	Fort Thomas	85536	Graham County	Fort Thomas Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 485-2433	207	21	9.8		9 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	185 (89.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.9%)								(n/a)					34.0	35.0					$00			$00
Mt. Turnbull Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	10 Education Lane	Bylas	85530	Graham County	Fort Thomas Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 475-2020	115	10	11.5		2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	109 (94.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$00			$00
Discovery Plus Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	852 W 250 N	Pima	85543	Graham County	Discovery Plus Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 485-2498	119	8	14.8		102 (85.7%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (12.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	88.5	80^th of 909 public elementary schools	91.2%		86.9	102^nd of 912 public elementary schools	88.8%	22	85.0	84.0	65.0		55.0		65.0				$00			$00
Pima Elementary School	Public	K-6	131 S. Main Street	Pima	85543	Graham County	Pima Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 387-8051	500	30	16.4		307 (61.4%)	4 (0.8%)	177 (35.4%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	22.8	659^th of 909 public elementary schools	27.5%		29.9	577^th of 912 public elementary schools	36.7%	82	22.0	43.0	24.0	33.0	31.0	39.0	18.0	17.0	28.0	$5,875	$388	$93	$869	$5,308	$86	$5,393
Jack Daley Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	3615 Second St.	Thatcher	85552	Graham County	Thatcher Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 348-7240	418	25	16.8		281 (67.2%)	1 (0.2%)	118 (28.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.6%)								(n/a)										$6,954	$569	$13	$1,152	$5,841	$530	$6,371
Thatcher Elementary School	Public	3-6	1350 4th Avenue	Thatcher	85552	Graham County	Thatcher Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 348-7250	549	22	25.5		363 (66.1%)	1 (0.2%)	159 (29.0%)	2 (0.4%)	11 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.4%)	51.3	378^th of 909 public elementary schools	58.4%		54.7	370^th of 912 public elementary schools	59.4%	8	44.0	66.0	33.0	53.0	46.0	60.0	39.0	27.0	28.0	$4,637	$178	$02	$358	$3,771	$687	$4,457
Ruth Powell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1041 S 14th Ave	Safford	85546	Graham County	Safford Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 348-7030	575	28	20.5		231 (40.2%)	5 (0.9%)	319 (55.5%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.6%)	43.2	449^th of 909 public elementary schools	50.6%		36.4	510^th of 912 public elementary schools	44.1%	61	46.0	55.0	40.0	50.0	44.0	35.0	27.0	28.0	30.0	$4,803	$321	$08	$650	$4,301	$173	$4,474

Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Thomas Elementary School

What district is Fort Thomas Elementary School in?

Fort Thomas Unified District

How many students attend Fort Thomas Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 207 students attended Fort Thomas Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Fort Thomas Elementary School?

Students at Fort Thomas Elementary School are 89% American Indian, 4% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Fort Thomas Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Fort Thomas Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Fort Thomas High School

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