Thomson Elementary School

Thomson Elementary School

DCPS School

PK3–5
All
1200 L St. NW 202-898-4660

8:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m.

 After care available

3:15 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Contact school for details.

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Thomson Elementary School

Strong John Thomson Elementary School is a rigorous and multicultural environment where students grow into global citizens possessing a sense of inquiry, values and a desire for high academic achievement. Strong John Thomson Elementary School is renowned for its diversity and academics, making steady gains over the last five years. Thomson was the first DCPS elementary school to become an International Baccalaureate (IB) PYP World School.

International Baccalaureate
Interscholastic Sports

Academic Power Hour, Embassy Adoption, Everybody Wins Power Lunch, Geoplunge

This school offers Early Action guaranteed PK3 and PK4. Learn more HERE.

•Thomson has made the Recycling Honor Roll list for the last 2 years in recognition of our composting and recycling program
•Being an International Baccalaureate School with a focus on action, our students raised over $1,000 last year to benefit D.C.'s homeless
•The Thomson Choir performs each year at Zoo Lights, the Cherry Blossom Parade, as well as caroling with neighboring partners

Math

Student Proficiency Levels

ELA

Student Proficiency Levels

  • Did not yet meet expectations

  • Partially met expectations

  • Approached expectations

  • Met expectations

  • Exceeded expectations

Math

Student Proficiency Levels

  • 15%
  • 24%
  • 29%
  • 28%
  • 4%
ELA

Student Proficiency Levels

  • 22%
  • 29%
  • 28%
  • 21%
  • 1%

  • Did not yet meet expectations

  • Partially met expectations

  • Approached expectations

  • Met expectations

  • Exceeded expectations

308
  • 30%  Black, non-Hispanic
  • 11%  Asian
  • 48%  Hispanic / Latino
  • 1%  Native American / Alaska Native
  • 6%  White non-Hispanic
  • 2%  Multiracial

Early Action
In-boundary w/Sibling Attending
In-boundary w/Sibling Offered
In-boundary
Sibling Attending
Sibling Offered
Proximity
Federal and District law require equal access to services for students with special education needs and English Language Learners. For additional information, please contact the Office of the State Superintendent of Education at (202) 727-6436 or at [email protected].
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