- Enrollment
- 2,060
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Alabaster, AL
Thompson Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Thompson Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010019001182
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thompson Intermediate School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Alabaster · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 45.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Thompson Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 90% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thompson Intermediate School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Alabaster, AL.
School address
District: Alabaster City · Alabama
NCES ID 010019001182 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Thompson Intermediate School held near 899 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 43.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 010019001182 · Alabaster, AL Elementary · MID · TRAD
901 enr · 21:1 · 45.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Thompson High School (2,060 students)
Thompson Intermediate School held near 899 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 43.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Thompson Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thompson High
Thompson High School
2,060 students
- Thompson Middl
Thompson Middle School
1,444 students
- Creek View Ele
Creek View Elementary School
958 students
- Meadow View E
Meadow View Elementary School
953 students
- This school
Thompson Intermediate School
901 students
What this shows Thompson Intermediate School reports 901 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thompson Intermediate School compares
Thompson Intermediate School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.2% | ▼ 23% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 901 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
901
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 90% in Alabama - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,376
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 451 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.7%
African American 22.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Thompson Intermediate School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alabaster City reports $13,376 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thompson Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thompson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Creek View Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadow View Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thompson Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,444
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 958
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~901 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thompson Intermediate School
How many students attend Thompson Intermediate School?
Thompson Intermediate School has 901 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Alabaster, AL. CCD year-over-year: 898 (2022-23) → 899 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thompson Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thompson Intermediate School is 21:1, which is 19% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thompson Intermediate School?
45.2% of students at Thompson Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thompson Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Thompson Intermediate School is White at 51.7% of enrollment, in Alabaster, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thompson Intermediate School?
Thompson Intermediate 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 Intermediate School rank among public schools in Alabaster?
By Resource Investment Index, Thompson Intermediate School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Alabaster, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Alabaster City?
Besides Thompson Intermediate School, Alabaster City also operates Thompson High School (2,060 students), Thompson Middle School (1,444 students), and Creek View Elementary School (958 students). See the Alabaster City district page for the complete list.