- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tuscumbia, AL
R E Thompson Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for R E Thompson Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010342001299
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
R E Thompson Intermediate School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Tuscumbia · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 62.9%
- free-lunch eligible
R E Thompson Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 84% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, R E Thompson Intermediate School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Tuscumbia, AL.
School address
District: Tuscumbia City · Alabama
NCES ID 010342001299 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
R E Thompson Intermediate School grew from 310 students in 2022-23 to 355 in 2023-24 (+14.5%).
Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+45 students YoY 010342001299 · Tuscumbia, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
360 enr · 20:1 · 62.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Deshler High School (488 students)
R E Thompson Intermediate School grew from 310 students in 2022-23 to 355 in 2023-24 (+14.5%). Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
R E Thompson Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Deshler High S
Deshler High School
488 students
- G W Trenholm P
G W Trenholm Primary School
413 students
- This school
R E Thompson Intermediate School
360 students
- Deshler Middle
Deshler Middle School
336 students
What this shows R E Thompson Intermediate School reports 360 students on the CCD universe file.
How R E Thompson Intermediate School compares
R E Thompson Intermediate School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.9% | ▲ 7% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 360 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
360
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 84% in Alabama - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,656
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.1%
African American 24.7%
Two or More 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, R E Thompson Intermediate School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tuscumbia City reports $12,656 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How R E Thompson Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deshler High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| G W Trenholm Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Deshler Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to R E Thompson Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~360 students)
Frequently asked questions about R E Thompson Intermediate School
How many students attend R E Thompson Intermediate School?
R E Thompson Intermediate School has 360 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tuscumbia, AL. CCD year-over-year: 310 (2022-23) → 355 (2023-24), up 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at R E Thompson Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at R E Thompson Intermediate School is 20:1, which is 13% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at R E Thompson Intermediate School?
62.9% of students at R E Thompson Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of R E Thompson Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at R E Thompson Intermediate School is White at 61.1% of enrollment, in Tuscumbia, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for R E Thompson Intermediate School?
R E Thompson Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does R E Thompson Intermediate School rank among public schools in Tuscumbia?
By Resource Investment Index, R E Thompson Intermediate School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Tuscumbia, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Tuscumbia on the city page.
What other schools are in Tuscumbia City?
Besides R E Thompson Intermediate School, Tuscumbia City also operates Deshler High School (488 students), G W Trenholm Primary School (413 students), and Deshler Middle School (336 students). See the Tuscumbia City district page for the complete list.