- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Grosvenordale, CT
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 dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090453000910
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 0
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 smaller than 72% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in North Grosvenordale · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 34.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Thompson Middle School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thompson Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in North Grosvenordale, CT.
School address
District: Thompson School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090453000910 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Thompson Middle School shrank from 285 students in 2022-23 to 270 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 090453000910 · North Grosvenordale, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
262 enr · 10.5:1 · 34.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Mary R. Fisher Elementary School (359 students)
Thompson Middle School shrank from 285 students in 2022-23 to 270 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Thompson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mary R. Fisher
Mary R. Fisher Elementary School
359 students
- This school
Thompson Middle School
262 students
- Tourtellotte M
Tourtellotte Memorial High School
184 students
What this shows Thompson Middle School reports 262 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thompson Middle School compares
Thompson Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.7% | ▼ 5% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
262
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 28% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$25,292
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 131 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 84.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 1.5%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.6, Thompson Middle School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Thompson School District reports $25,292 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary R. Fisher Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tourtellotte Memorial High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~262 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thompson Middle School
How many students attend Thompson Middle School?
Thompson Middle School has 262 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Grosvenordale, CT. CCD year-over-year: 285 (2022-23) → 270 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thompson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thompson Middle School is 10.5:1, which is 13% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 33% 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 Middle School?
34.7% of students at Thompson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thompson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Thompson Middle School is White at 84.4% of enrollment, in North Grosvenordale, CT.
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 North Grosvenordale?
By Resource Investment Index, Thompson Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in North Grosvenordale, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Thompson School District?
Besides Thompson Middle School, Thompson School District also operates Mary R. Fisher Elementary School (359 students) and Tourtellotte Memorial High School (184 students). See the Thompson School District district page for the complete list.