Enrollment
360
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.9%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How R E Thompson Intermediate School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at R E Thompson Intermediate School
R E Thompson Intermediate School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Tuscumbia, Alabama, enrolling 360 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.9% lands close to the Alabama typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 360 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 372 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #92.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and African American (25%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 360 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
14.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 20.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Tuscumbia City also operates Deshler High School (488 students) and G W Trenholm Primary School (413 students) alongside R E Thompson Intermediate School.
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 R E Thompson Intermediate School compares
R E Thompson Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,173
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tuscumbia City, which includes R E Thompson Intermediate School.
$12,173
Per student
-3%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.7%
State 52.7%
Federal 20.6%
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 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
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~360 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is R E Thompson Intermediate School a good school?
R E Thompson Intermediate School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Alabama 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 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.
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