Thigpen Elementary School serves 417 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
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Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
417 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
100%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
n/a
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions How many students attend Thigpen Elementary School?
417 students attend Thigpen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Thigpen Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thigpen Elementary School?
Thigpen Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thigpen Elementary School offer ?
Thigpen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Thigpen Elementary School part of?
Thigpen Elementary School is part of Mcallen Independent School District.
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