Enrollment
549
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grandview, WA
Thompson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Thompson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530315000500
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thompson Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Grandview · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 84.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Thompson Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thompson Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Grandview, WA.
School address
District: Grandview School District · Washington
NCES ID 530315000500 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thompson Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thompson Elementary School
Thompson Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Grandview, Washington, enrolling 549 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 84.5% of students qualify for free meals, 88% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 549 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 159 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #91.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 549 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Grandview's public schools, it stands alongside Mcclure Elementary School (543 students): Thompson Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.3:1 vs 16:1).
Grandview School District also operates Grandview High School (1,160 students) and Grandview Middle School (815 students) alongside Thompson Elementary 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 Thompson Elementary School compares
Thompson Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.5% | ▲ 88% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 549 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
549
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
84.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 38% in Washington - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
$15,809
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 549 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 90.7%
White 6.7%
African American 1.3%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.3, Thompson Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grandview School District, which includes Thompson Elementary School.
$15,809
Per student
-19%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.3%
State 73.2%
Federal 17.5%
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 Thompson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grandview Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcclure Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smith Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Contract Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thompson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 34
- Students per teacher
- 34:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Grandview
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~549 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Thompson Elementary School
How many students attend Thompson Elementary School?
Thompson Elementary School has 549 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grandview, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thompson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thompson Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 13% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thompson Elementary School?
84.5% of students at Thompson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thompson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Thompson Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 90.7% of enrollment, in Grandview, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thompson Elementary School?
Thompson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Thompson Elementary School rank among schools in Grandview?
By Resource Investment Index, Thompson Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Grandview, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Grandview on the city page.
Is Thompson Elementary School a good school?
Thompson Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington 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 Grandview School District?
Besides Thompson Elementary School, Grandview School District also operates Grandview High School (1,160 students), Grandview Middle School (815 students), and Mcclure Elementary School (543 students). See the Grandview School District district page for the complete list.
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