Key Indicators
At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
Overview
Thompson is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in Arlington, Massachusetts. The school enrolls 537 students. It is part of the Arlington district.
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Massachusetts state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictArlington
County25017
CityArlington
ZIP02474
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID250198000066
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment537
White60.5%
Hispanic / Latino9.1%
Black / African American4.7%
Asian13.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races12.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution