0.33 mi
Distance

| Grade | Students Total |
|---|---|
| Pre-K | 27 |
| Kindergarten | 48 |
| Grade 1 | 50 |
| Grade 2 | 48 |
| Grade 3 | 62 |
| Grade 4 | 62 |
| Grade 5 | 63 |
J. P. Thomas Elementary School is a vibrant and welcoming learning environment located in Columbia, South Carolina. Established in 1965, the school has been providing quality education to students for over 50 years. The school offers an array of educational opportunities including core academic classes such as math, science, language arts, social studies and physical education; special programs like music and art; and extracurricular activities like sports teams and clubs.
The faculty at J. P. Thomas Elementary School are dedicated to helping each student reach their full potential by creating a safe and supportive learning environment that encourages creativity, critical thinking skills, collaboration with peers, problem solving abilities and self-confidence building strategies. With small class sizes ranging from 15-20 students per classroom teacher ratio allows for individualized instruction tailored to meet the needs of each student’s unique learning style while also fostering strong relationships between teachers and students alike.
In addition to its excellent academics program J. P. Thomas Elementary School also provides numerous resources for parents including parent/teacher conferences twice yearly; afterschool tutoring sessions; family nights where families can come together to learn about topics related to parenting or child development; volunteer opportunities within the school community; access to online resources such as homework help websites or digital textbooks; free breakfast & lunch programs available daily during the school year; health services provided onsite through partnerships with local healthcare providers; counseling services offered both individually or in groups depending on need; technology labs equipped with computers & tablets for use by all grade levels throughout the day & more!
At J .P Thomas Elementary School we strive every day to provide our students with an exceptional educational experience that will prepare them not only academically but socially & emotionally as well so they can become successful members of society when they graduate!