- Enrollment
- 2,060
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Alabaster, AL
Thompson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Thompson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010019001184
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thompson Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Alabaster · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 44.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Thompson Middle School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thompson Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Alabaster, AL.
School address
District: Alabaster City · Alabama
NCES ID 010019001184 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Thompson Middle School held near 1,424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 81.3 → 82.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 010019001184 · Alabaster, AL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,444 enr · 17.8:1 · 44.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Thompson High School (2,060 students)
Thompson Middle School held near 1,424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 81.3 → 82.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Thompson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thompson High
Thompson High School
2,060 students
- This school
Thompson Middle School
1,444 students
- Creek View Ele
Creek View Elementary School
958 students
- Meadow View E
Meadow View Elementary School
953 students
- Thompson Inter
Thompson Intermediate School
901 students
What this shows Thompson Middle School reports 1,444 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thompson Middle School compares
Thompson Middle 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.4% | ▼ 24% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,444 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,444
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 56% in Alabama - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 481 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
342
in-school suspensions + 175 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 21 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 50.8%
Hispanic or Latino 23.2%
African American 22.8%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 50.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, Thompson Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Creek View Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadow View Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thompson Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thompson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 958
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,444 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thompson Middle School
How many students attend Thompson Middle School?
Thompson Middle School has 1,444 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Alabaster, AL. CCD year-over-year: 1,434 (2022-23) → 1,424 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thompson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thompson Middle School is 17.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thompson Middle School?
44.4% of students at Thompson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thompson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Thompson Middle School is White at 50.8% of enrollment, in Alabaster, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thompson Middle School?
Thompson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Alabaster?
By Resource Investment Index, Thompson Middle School ranks #3 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 Middle School, Alabaster City also operates Thompson High School (2,060 students), Creek View Elementary School (958 students), and Meadow View Elementary School (953 students). See the Alabaster City district page for the complete list.