Norman M Thomas El
Freer, TX · Freer ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Rural, remote
4,132nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 6%· Stable
1404 S NORTON, Freer, TX 78357
(361)394-6025NCES ID 481982005366Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Norman M Thomas El 4,132nd 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 6% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 2th in 2019 to 6th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 135 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 355 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 89.9% | 94.6% | ▲ 4.7 pts | |
| White | 9.6% | 4.8% | ▼ 4.8 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. 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 $85K in zip 78357 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2022
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Norman M Thomas El
What school district is Norman M Thomas El in?
Norman M Thomas El is part of the Freer ISD district in Freer, Texas.
Is Norman M Thomas El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Norman M Thomas El 4,132nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 6% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Norman M Thomas El?
Hispanic 95%, White 5% (355 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Norman M Thomas El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78357 is $85K 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.