What grades does Thompson serve?

Thompson operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the Arlington area.

Where is Thompson located?

Thompson is a urban school in Arlington, MA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Thompson?

The student-teacher ratio at Thompson is 12.7:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Arlington, MA?

Schools in Arlington include Thompson and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Arlington area.

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Thompson — School Calendar 2026-27

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Arlington, MA 02474

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Upcoming Events

Aug

Mon

First Day for TeachersEvent

Sep

Wed

First Day of School (Elementary, Gibbs, OMS, & AHS)Event

Confirm bus route and pickup time. Early dismissal may apply.

Sep

Wed

First Day of Kindergarten for 1/2 of StudentsEvent

The first two days of Kindergarten are split in half for a supportive start. Families will receive information from their school about which day and time their student should attend. Read more

Sep

Thu

First Day of Kindergarten for 1/2 of StudentsEvent

The first two days of Kindergarten are split in half for a supportive start. Families will receive information from their school about which day and time their student should attend. Read more

Sep

Mon

NO SCHOOL - Labor DayHoliday

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Sep

Tue

First Day of PreschoolEvent

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School Profile

Grades

K–5

Enrollment

522

Student:Teacher

12.7:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Arlington

Phone

(781)316-3768

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

68%

79th percentile in MA

Math Proficiency

57%

81th percentile in MA

Chronic Absenteeism

10.4%

SY 2019-20

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

525

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

35.5

100% fully certified

Psychologists

0.5

Social Workers

2.4000001

Nurses

School Resource Officers

0.050000001

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$20,961

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$12,893

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$26,658

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 3%State 34%Local 63%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$713,764

+1.6% 1yr+31.0% 5yr

Boston, MA metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

11.9%

Below 150% poverty line

4.4%

Unemployment rate

2.5%

Uninsured residents

6.6%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,143

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,066

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

235 (22%)

Autism

223 (21%)

Other Health Impairment

210 (20%)

Emotional Disturbance

105 (10%)

Speech/Language Impairment

97 (9%)

Intellectual Disability

22 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

537

Current enrollment

Stable(+5% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Aug 31, 2026

First Day for Teachers

Event

Wed, Sep 2, 2026

First Day of School (Elementary, Gibbs, OMS, & AHS)

Event

Wed, Sep 2, 2026

First Day of Kindergarten for 1/2 of Students

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Wed, Sep 2, 2026	First Day of School (Elementary, Gibbs, OMS, & AHS)	Event	—
Wed, Sep 2, 2026	First Day of Kindergarten for 1/2 of Students The first two days of Kindergarten are split in half for a supportive start. Families will receive information from their school about which day and time their student should attend. Read more	Event	—
Thu, Sep 3, 2026	First Day of Kindergarten for 1/2 of Students The first two days of Kindergarten are split in half for a supportive start. Families will receive information from their school about which day and time their student should attend. Read more	Event	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	NO SCHOOL - Labor Day	Holiday	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	First Day of Preschool	Event	—
Thu, Sep 10, 2026	Arlington School Committee Regular Meeting - Hybrid Via Zoom: In Person:Arlington Public Schools District Office14 Mill Brook DriveSuperintendent's Office, 2nd FloorArlington, MA 02476 Read more	Event	—
Mon, Sep 21, 2026	NO SCHOOL - Yom Kippur	Event	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	NO SCHOOL - Indigenous People's Day	Event	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	NO SCHOOL for Students Only - Professional Development Day	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	NO SCHOOL - Veteran's Day	Event	—
Thu, Nov 12, 2026	Arlington School Committee Regular Meeting Via Zoom: In Person:Arlington Public Schools District Office14 Mill Brook DriveSuperintendent's Office, 2nd FloorArlington, MA 02476 Read more	Event	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Thu, Dec 3, 2026	Arlington School Committee Regular Meeting Via Zoom: In Person:Arlington Public Schools District Office14 Mill Brook DriveSuperintendent's Office, 2nd FloorArlington, MA 02476 Read more	Event	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	NO SCHOOL - WINTER BREAK	Break	—
Thu, Jan 7, 2027	Arlington School Committee Regular Meeting Via Zoom: In Person:Arlington Public Schools District Office14 Mill Brook DriveSuperintendent's Office, 2nd FloorArlington, MA 02476 Read more	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King Jr Day	Event	—
Thu, Feb 11, 2027	Arlington School Committee Regular Meeting Via Zoom: In Person:Arlington Public Schools District Office14 Mill Brook DriveSuperintendent's Office, 2nd FloorArlington, MA 02476 Read more	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	NO SCHOOL - February Break	Break	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	NO SCHOOL - Good Friday	Event	—
Mon, Apr 19, 2027	NO SCHOOL - April Break	Break	—
Thu, Apr 29, 2027	Arlington School Committee Regular Meeting Via Zoom: In Person:Arlington Public Schools District Office14 Mill Brook DriveSuperintendent's Office, 2nd FloorArlington, MA 02476 Read more	Event	—