Thomas El
Abilene, TX · Abilene ISD
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · City, midsize
3,283rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 25%▼ Declining
1240 LAKESIDE DR, Abilene, TX 79602
(325)671-4995NCES ID 480744002241Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 164 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 389 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1992, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 45.7% | 41.6% | ▼ 4.1 pts | |
| Black | 8.9% | 32.4% | ▲ 23.5 pts | |
| White | 40.7% | 21.3% | ▼ 19.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0 pts | |
| Asian | 1.1% | 1.8% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1992. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $267K in zip 79602 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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ELA 52% ▲10 · Math 35% =Compare
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.