Enrollment
901
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.2%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thompson Intermediate School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thompson Intermediate School
Thompson Intermediate School is a large elementary school in Alabaster, Alabama, enrolling 901 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21:1 is larger than about 90% of Alabama schools and 19% above the 17.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Alabama, bigger than 90% of state schools at 901 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 252 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #58.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and African American (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 451 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Alabaster City also operates Thompson High School (2,060 students) and Thompson Middle School (1,444 students) alongside Thompson Intermediate 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 Intermediate School compares
Thompson Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,376
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alabaster City, which includes Thompson Intermediate School.
$12,376
Per student
-1%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.8%
State 50.3%
Federal 9.9%
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 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
- 2,060
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~901 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Alabaster on the city page.
Is Thompson Intermediate School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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