Thomas: Schools & Education
Thomas schools: 3 public schools. Thomas Es is the largest at 260 students (grades -1-6). Total enrollment: 465 students.
- ~390 residents per school (vs Oklahoma ~309).
K-12 Schools
3 K-12 schools serving the area — about 390 residents per school. 21.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| School Districts · Districts | THOMAS-FAY-CUSTER UNIFIED DIST |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 465 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 36 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 12.90 |
| Schools Count | 3 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Southwestern Oklahoma State University |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 15.2 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Southwestern Oklahoma State University |
| Nearest College · City | Weatherford |
| Nearest College · Phone | (580) 772-6611 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 15.2 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 4 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Thomas - Hazel Cross Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 115 W Broadway |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (580) 661-3532 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 73669 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2236 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 21.8% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 1 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12