Enrollment
671
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Quinlan, TX
C B Thompson Middle
Federal NCES profile for C B Thompson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483624004076
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
C B Thompson Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Quinlan · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 71.0%
- free-lunch eligible
C B Thompson Middle has class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, C B Thompson Middle ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Quinlan, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How C B Thompson Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at C B Thompson Middle
C B Thompson Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Quinlan, Texas, enrolling 671 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.2:1 is larger than about 91% of Texas schools and 31% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 71.0% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 671 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,857 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #1,010.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (43%) (diversity index 54/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Quinlan Isd spends $10,792 per pupil, 21% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 171 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 671 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Quinlan Isd also operates D C Cannon El (815 students) and Wh Ford H S (799 students) alongside C B Thompson Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How C B Thompson Middle compares
C B Thompson Middle on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 31% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.0% | ▲ 15% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 671 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
671
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 91% in Texas - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,792
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
135
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 52.2%
Hispanic or Latino 43.2%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: White at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, C B Thompson Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Quinlan Isd, which includes C B Thompson Middle.
$10,792
Per student
-21%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.6%
State 44.0%
Federal 16.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How C B Thompson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| D C Cannon El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wh Ford H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| A E Butler Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to C B Thompson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~671 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about C B Thompson Middle
How many students attend C B Thompson Middle?
C B Thompson Middle has 671 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Quinlan, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at C B Thompson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at C B Thompson Middle is 19.2:1, which is 31% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at C B Thompson Middle?
71.0% of students at C B Thompson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of C B Thompson Middle?
The largest demographic group at C B Thompson Middle is White at 52.2% of enrollment, in Quinlan, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for C B Thompson Middle?
C B Thompson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does C B Thompson Middle rank among public schools in Quinlan?
By Resource Investment Index, C B Thompson Middle ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Quinlan, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Quinlan on the city page.
Is C B Thompson Middle a good school?
C B Thompson Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Quinlan Isd?
Besides C B Thompson Middle, Quinlan Isd also operates D C Cannon El (815 students), Wh Ford H S (799 students), and A E Butler Int (651 students). See the Quinlan Isd district page for the complete list.
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