Enrollment
1,364
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Saint Charles, IL
Thompson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Thompson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173717003859
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thompson Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #8 of 13
- public schools in Saint Charles · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 1,364
- students enrolled
Thompson Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thompson Middle School ranks #8 of 13 public schools in Saint Charles, IL.
School address
District: St Charles Cusd 303 · Illinois
NCES ID 173717003859 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
97.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thompson Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thompson Middle School
Thompson Middle School is a large middle school in Saint Charles, Illinois, enrolling 1,364 students.
At 13.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,364 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 341 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Saint Charles's middle schools, it stands alongside Wredling Middle School (1,289 students): Thompson Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.1:1 vs 13.8:1).
St Charles Cusd 303 also operates St Charles East High School (1,930 students) and St Charles North High School (1,903 students) alongside Thompson Middle 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 Middle School compares
Thompson Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,364 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,364
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 43% in Illinois - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.2%
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
$19,938
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 341 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,364 Top 4% in Illinois - larger than 96% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 97.0
Students per teacher 13.1:1 -6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173717003859
Student demographics
White 73.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Asian 5.6%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, Thompson Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 341:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 21.2%
In-school suspensions 57
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St Charles Cusd 303, which includes Thompson Middle School.
$19,938
Per student
+17%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.8%
State 26.3%
Federal 4.0%
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Charles East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| St Charles North High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wredling Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wild Rose Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ferson Creek School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | 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
- 1,930
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,903
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,289
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar middle schools in Saint Charles
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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Frequently asked questions about Thompson Middle School
How many students attend Thompson Middle School?
Thompson Middle School has 1,364 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Saint Charles, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thompson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thompson Middle School is 13.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thompson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Thompson Middle School is White at 73.1% of enrollment, in Saint Charles, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thompson Middle School?
Thompson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Saint Charles?
By Resource Investment Index, Thompson Middle School ranks #8 of 13 public schools in Saint Charles, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Saint Charles on the city page.
Is Thompson Middle School a good school?
Thompson Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois. 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 St Charles Cusd 303?
Besides Thompson Middle School, St Charles Cusd 303 also operates St Charles East High School (1,930 students), St Charles North High School (1,903 students), and Wredling Middle School (1,289 students). See the St Charles Cusd 303 district page for the complete list.