- Enrollment
- 1,677
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Arlington, MA
Thompson
Federal NCES profile for Thompson, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250198000066
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thompson earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Massachusetts schools.
- #4 of 7
- elementary schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 537
- students enrolled
Thompson has class sizes larger than 77% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thompson ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Arlington, MA.
School address
District: Arlington · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250198000066 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Thompson held near 522 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 250198000066 · Arlington, MA Elementary · MID · TRAD
537 enr · 13.8:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Arlington High (1,677 students)
Thompson held near 522 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Thompson in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arlington High
Arlington High
1,677 students
- Ottoson Middle
Ottoson Middle
963 students
- This school 537
Thompson
537 students
- Gibbs School 529
Gibbs School
529 students
- M Norcross Str 448
M Norcross Stratton
448 students
- Brackett 394
Brackett
394 students
What this shows Thompson reports 537 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thompson compares
Thompson held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 12% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 537 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
537
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.7%
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
$20,753
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 60.6%
Asian 13.2%
Two or More 12.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
African American 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Thompson is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Arlington reports $20,753 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thompson Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ottoson Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gibbs School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| M Norcross Stratton | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brackett | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thompson's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Arlington
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
M Norcross Stratton
Standard public school
448 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Brackett
Standard public school
394 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Cyrus E Dallin
Standard public school
390 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Hardy
Standard public school
382 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
John a Bishop
Standard public school
375 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Peirce
Standard public school
318 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~537 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thompson
How many students attend Thompson?
Thompson has 537 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Arlington, MA. CCD year-over-year: 502 (2022-23) → 522 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thompson?
The student-teacher ratio at Thompson is 13.8:1, which is 12% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thompson?
The largest demographic group at Thompson is White at 60.6% of enrollment, in Arlington, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thompson?
Thompson has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Thompson rank among elementary schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Thompson ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Arlington, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Arlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Arlington?
Besides Thompson, Arlington also operates Arlington High (1,677 students), Ottoson Middle (963 students), and Gibbs School (529 students). See the Arlington district page for the complete list.