Thomas El
Abilene, TX · Abilene ISD · Grades K-5
3,283rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 25%▼ Declining
Thomas El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Thomas El 3,283rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 25% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 59th in 2019 to 25th in 2025 — declining.
Thomas El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 164 students tested
Thomas El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 389 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 42.7% | 41.6% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| Black | 12.4% | 32.4% | ▲ 20.0 pts | |
| White | 36.9% | 21.3% | ▼ 15.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.1% | 2.6% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| Asian | 2.5% | 1.8% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Thomas El
Typical home value $267K in zip 79602 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Thomas El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Bowie ElAbilene ISD · 1.7 mi away3,668th of 4,406
ELA 36% · Math 33% - 5Taylor ElAbilene ISD · 2.2 mi away2,437th of 4,406
ELA 52% · Math 40% - 2Martinez ElAbilene ISD · 2.6 mi away3,858th of 4,406
ELA 37% · Math 27% - 4Alcorta ElAbilene ISD · 2.7 mi away2,848th of 4,406
ELA 44% · Math 41% - 8Wylie East IntWylie ISD · 3.1 mi away944th of 4,406
ELA 64% · Math 60% - 6Austin ElAbilene ISD · 3.4 mi away1,966th of 4,406
ELA 56% · Math 44% - 3Bonham ElAbilene ISD · 3.6 mi away3,188th of 4,406
ELA 45% · Math 34% - 4Purcell ElAbilene ISD · 3.6 mi away2,730th of 4,406
ELA 52% · Math 35%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Thomas El in?
Thomas El is part of the Abilene ISD district in Abilene, Texas.
Is Thomas El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Thomas El 3,283rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 25% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Thomas El?
Hispanic 42%, Black 32%, White 21%, Two or more races 3% (389 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Thomas El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 79602 is $267K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.