Public elementary schoolGrades EE–4Mansfield ISD

Thelma Jones Elementary

7650 S Watson Rd, Arlington, TX 76002 · (817) 299-6940

A
91 / 1002026 TEA rating
▲ Up 5 points from 2025Up from a B (86) in 2025.
422students
14.3students per teacher
94.6%attendance
5thof 25 Mansfield ISD elementary schools
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CDAACDARings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

Thelma Jones Elementary has earned an A in 1 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementC · 75

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressA · 91

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsA · 92

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Thelma Jones Elementary tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Mansfield ISD elementary school average.

Approaches grade level76%
Meets grade level50%
Mansfield ISD elementary schools: 58%
Masters grade level18%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

422students in 2024–25Down 1% from 428 the year before
14.3students per teacher29 full-time teachers
20.6average class sizeMansfield ISD elementary schools: 19.3
6.3 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$69,490average teacher base pay
61.4%from low-income familiesMansfield ISD elementary schools: 50.2%
23.7%English learners
5%in gifted & talented
14.8%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
African American 48.1%Hispanic 21.6%Asian 14%White 8.8%Two or More Races 7.1%

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Nearby schools

Closest elementary schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

CLouise Cabaniss AcademyMansfield ISD · 77 · 0.5 mi DImogene Gideon ElementaryMansfield ISD · 65 · 1.1 mi ABeckham ElementaryArlington ISD · 91 · 1.2 mi ADr. Sarah Jandrucko Academy for Early LearnersMansfield ISD · 91 · 1.3 mi CTrinity Basin Preparatory - ArlingtonTrinity Basin Preparatory · 70 · 1.6 mi DJanet Brockett ElementaryMansfield ISD · 69 · 1.7 mi PDr. R. W. Goines STEM AcademyPrivate · 5–12 · 2.7 mi
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Questions about Thelma Jones Elementary

What is Thelma Jones Elementary’s TEA rating?

Thelma Jones Elementary earned an A (91 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (86) in 2025.

What grades does Thelma Jones Elementary serve?

Grades EE–4. It’s part of Mansfield ISD, at 7650 S Watson Rd in Arlington.

How many students go to Thelma Jones Elementary?

422 students in 2024–25, down 1% from 428 the year before. There are about 14 students for every teacher.

How does Thelma Jones Elementary compare with other Mansfield ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 5th of 25 Mansfield ISD elementary schools (tied with 3 others). 32% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Thelma Jones Elementary?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Mansfield ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.