- Enrollment
- 2,757
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mesquite, TX
Thompson El
Federal NCES profile for Thompson El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483039006972
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thompson El earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #29 of 31
- schools in Mesquite · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 82.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Thompson El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thompson El ranks #29 of 31 schools in Mesquite, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Thompson El held near 600 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.4 → 37.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 483039006972 · Mesquite, TX Other · MID · TRAD
540 enr · 15:1 · 82.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Horn H S (2,757 students)
Thompson El held near 600 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.4 → 37.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Thompson El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Horn H S
Horn H S
2,757 students
- Mesquite H S
Mesquite H S
2,294 students
- North Mesquite
North Mesquite H S
2,099 students
- West Mesquite
West Mesquite H S
1,997 students
- Vroonland - Va
Vroonland - Vanguard H S
1,605 students
- This school 540
Thompson El
540 students
What this shows Thompson El reports 540 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thompson El compares
Thompson El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.7% | ▲ 34% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 540 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
540
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in Texas - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.5%
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
$12,223
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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 540 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 70.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
White 5.0%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 70.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.0, Thompson El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mesquite Isd reports $12,223 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thompson El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horn H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mesquite H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Mesquite H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Mesquite H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vroonland - Vanguard H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thompson El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,294
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,099
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,997
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,605
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide other 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 (~540 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thompson El
How many students attend Thompson El?
Thompson El has 540 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mesquite, TX. CCD year-over-year: 608 (2022-23) → 600 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thompson El?
The student-teacher ratio at Thompson El is 15:1, which is 2% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thompson El?
82.7% of students at Thompson El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thompson El?
The largest demographic group at Thompson El is African American at 70.7% of enrollment, in Mesquite, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thompson El?
Thompson El has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Thompson El rank among schools in Mesquite?
By Resource Investment Index, Thompson El ranks #29 of 31 schools in Mesquite, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mesquite on the city page.
What other schools are in Mesquite Isd?
Besides Thompson El, Mesquite Isd also operates Horn H S (2,757 students), Mesquite H S (2,294 students), and North Mesquite H S (2,099 students). See the Mesquite Isd district page for the complete list.