- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lakewood, WA
Thomas Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530141000272
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Lakewood · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Washington
- 41.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas Middle School has class sizes larger than 75% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Lakewood, WA.
School address
District: Clover Park School District · Washington
NCES ID 530141000272 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Thomas Middle School held near 980 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 530141000272 · Lakewood, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
934 enr · 19.5:1 · 41.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Clover Park High School (1,161 students)
Thomas Middle School held near 980 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Thomas Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clover Park Hi
Clover Park High School
1,161 students
- Lakes High Sch
Lakes High School
1,158 students
- This school
Thomas Middle School
934 students
- General Willia
General William H. Harrison Preparatory School
738 students
- Rainier Elemen
Rainier Elementary School
576 students
- Hillside Eleme
Hillside Elementary School
567 students
What this shows Thomas Middle School reports 934 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas Middle School compares
Thomas Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.4% | ▼ 8% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 934 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
934
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Washington - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.1%
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
$19,263
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 32.2%
Hispanic or Latino 27.8%
Two or More 16.0%
African American 12.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 6.8%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 32.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.1, Thomas Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clover Park School District reports $19,263 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomas Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clover Park High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakes High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| General William H. Harrison Preparatory School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rainier Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillside Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,158
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Lakewood
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~934 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Middle School
How many students attend Thomas Middle School?
Thomas Middle School has 934 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lakewood, WA. CCD year-over-year: 974 (2022-23) → 980 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Middle School is 19.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas Middle School?
41.4% of students at Thomas Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Middle School is White at 32.2% of enrollment, in Lakewood, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Middle School?
Thomas Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Thomas Middle School rank among middle schools in Lakewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Lakewood, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Lakewood on the city page.
What other schools are in Clover Park School District?
Besides Thomas Middle School, Clover Park School District also operates Clover Park High School (1,161 students), Lakes High School (1,158 students), and General William H. Harrison Preparatory School (738 students). See the Clover Park School District district page for the complete list.