Serving 586 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Academy At Carrie F Thomas ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 586 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy At Carrie F Thomas ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Academy At Carrie F Thomas's student population of 586 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
586 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Academy At Carrie F Thomas ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy At Carrie F Thomas is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3264 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
48%
54%
Black
26%
13%
White
17%
24%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy At Carrie F Thomas's ranking?
Academy At Carrie F Thomas is ranked #3264 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Academy At Carrie F Thomas often compared to?
Academy At Carrie F Thomasis often viewed alongside schools like Alliene Mullendore Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Academy At Carrie F Thomas?
586 students attend Academy At Carrie F Thomas.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Academy At Carrie F Thomas students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Academy At Carrie F Thomas?
Academy At Carrie F Thomas has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Academy At Carrie F Thomas offer ?
Academy At Carrie F Thomas offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Academy At Carrie F Thomas part of?
Academy At Carrie F Thomas is part of Birdville Independent School District.
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