- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Evansville, IN
Thompkins Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Thompkins Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180345000486
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thompkins Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #4 of 7
- middle schools in Evansville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 48.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Thompkins Middle School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thompkins Middle School ranks #4 of 7 middle schools in Evansville, IN.
School address
District: Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180345000486 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Thompkins Middle School held near 627 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.1 → 38.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 180345000486 · Evansville, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
622 enr · 15.9:1 · 48.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: North High School (1,650 students)
Thompkins Middle School held near 627 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.1 → 38.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Thompkins Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North High Sch
North High School
1,650 students
- William Henry
William Henry Harrison High School
1,332 students
- Francis Joseph
Francis Joseph Reitz High School
1,293 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,087 students
- North Junior H
North Junior High School
925 students
- This school 622
Thompkins Middle School
622 students
What this shows Thompkins Middle School reports 622 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thompkins Middle School compares
Thompkins Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 0% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.4% | ▼ 2% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 622 | top 25% | - | - |
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.
622
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 58% in Indiana - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,576
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
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 622 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 79.7%
Two or More 8.8%
African American 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.2, Thompkins Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp reports $13,576 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thompkins Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William Henry Harrison High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Francis Joseph Reitz High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thompkins Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,332
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Evansville
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
North Junior High School
Standard public school
925 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Plaza Park International Prep Acad
Standard public school
610 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Helfrich Park Stem Academy
Standard public school
509 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Perry Heights Middle School
Standard public school
471 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Washington Middle School
Standard public school
331 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Mcgary Middle School
Standard public school
295 students 10.9:1 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 (~622 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thompkins Middle School
How many students attend Thompkins Middle School?
Thompkins Middle School has 622 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Evansville, IN. CCD year-over-year: 618 (2022-23) → 627 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thompkins Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thompkins Middle School is 15.9:1, which is 0% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thompkins Middle School?
48.4% of students at Thompkins Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thompkins Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Thompkins Middle School is White at 79.7% of enrollment, in Evansville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thompkins Middle School?
Thompkins Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Thompkins Middle School rank among middle schools in Evansville?
By Resource Investment Index, Thompkins Middle School ranks #4 of 7 middle schools in Evansville, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Evansville on the city page.
What other schools are in Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp?
Besides Thompkins Middle School, Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp also operates North High School (1,650 students), William Henry Harrison High School (1,332 students), and Francis Joseph Reitz High School (1,293 students). See the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp district page for the complete list.