- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Stafford, VA
Rodney E. Thompson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Rodney E. Thompson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510366002548
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rodney E. Thompson Middle earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Virginia schools.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Stafford · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 20.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Rodney E. Thompson Middle has class sizes larger than 81% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rodney E. Thompson Middle ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Stafford, VA.
School address
District: Stafford County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510366002548 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Rodney E. Thompson Middle held near 1,030 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 67.0 → 67.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 510366002548 · Stafford, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,063 enr · 15.9:1 · 20.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain View High (2,233 students)
Rodney E. Thompson Middle held near 1,030 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 67.0 → 67.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Rodney E. Thompson Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain View
Mountain View High
2,233 students
- Brooke Point H
Brooke Point High
2,199 students
- Stafford Senio
Stafford Senior High
2,198 students
- Colonial Forge
Colonial Forge High
2,122 students
- North Stafford
North Stafford High
1,982 students
- This school
Rodney E. Thompson Middle
1,063 students
What this shows Rodney E. Thompson Middle reports 1,063 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rodney E. Thompson Middle compares
Rodney E. Thompson Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.1% | ▼ 65% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,063 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,063
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in Virginia - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.8%
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
$13,431
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.0%
African American 21.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 7.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 45.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, Rodney E. Thompson Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stafford County Public Schools reports $13,431 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rodney E. Thompson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brooke Point High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stafford Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colonial Forge High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| North Stafford High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rodney E. Thompson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,199
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,198
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 1,982
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar middle schools in Stafford
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
H.H. Poole Middle
Standard public school
995 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Stafford Middle
Standard public school
961 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Shirley C. Heim Middle
Standard public school
953 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Andrew G. Wright Middle
Standard public school
851 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,063 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rodney E. Thompson Middle
How many students attend Rodney E. Thompson Middle?
Rodney E. Thompson Middle has 1,063 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Stafford, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,015 (2022-23) → 1,030 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rodney E. Thompson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rodney E. Thompson Middle is 15.9:1, which is 14% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rodney E. Thompson Middle?
20.1% of students at Rodney E. Thompson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rodney E. Thompson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Rodney E. Thompson Middle is White at 45.0% of enrollment, in Stafford, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rodney E. Thompson Middle?
Rodney E. Thompson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Rodney E. Thompson Middle rank among middle schools in Stafford?
By Resource Investment Index, Rodney E. Thompson Middle ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Stafford, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Stafford on the city page.
What other schools are in Stafford County Public Schools?
Besides Rodney E. Thompson Middle, Stafford County Public Schools also operates Mountain View High (2,233 students), Brooke Point High (2,199 students), and Stafford Senior High (2,198 students). See the Stafford County Public Schools district page for the complete list.