- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Thompson Elementary School held near 569 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 530315000500 · Grandview, WA Other · MID · TRAD
549 enr · 15.3:1 · 84.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Grandview High School (1,160 students)
Thompson Elementary School held near 569 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Thompson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grandview High
Grandview High School
1,160 students
- Grandview Midd
Grandview Middle School
815 students
- This school
Thompson Elementary School
549 students
- Mcclure Elemen
Mcclure Elementary School
543 students
- Smith Elementa
Smith Elementary School
477 students
- Contract Learn 34
Contract Learning Center
34 students
What this shows Thompson Elementary School reports 549 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thompson Elementary School compares
Thompson Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,212
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for Grandview School District reports $17,212 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~549 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 562 (2022-23) → 569 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.