- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Thorndale, TX
Thorndale El
Federal NCES profile for Thorndale El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484263004869
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thorndale El earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Thorndale · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 47.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Thorndale El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thorndale El ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Thorndale, TX.
School address
District: Thorndale Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484263004869 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Thorndale El held near 253 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.6 → 21.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 484263004869 · Thorndale, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
271 enr · 12.9:1 · 47.1% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Thorndale H S (209 students)
Thorndale El held near 253 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.6 → 21.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Thorndale El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Thorndale El
271 students
- Thorndale H S
Thorndale H S
209 students
- Thorndale Midd
Thorndale Middle
157 students
What this shows Thorndale El reports 271 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thorndale El compares
Thorndale El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.1% | ▼ 24% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 271 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
271
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Texas - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,614
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 64.6%
Hispanic or Latino 30.3%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 64.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.9, Thorndale El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Thorndale Isd reports $13,614 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thorndale El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thorndale H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thorndale Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thorndale El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Nationwide other 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 (~271 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thorndale El
How many students attend Thorndale El?
Thorndale El has 271 students enrolled. It is a public school in Thorndale, TX. CCD year-over-year: 255 (2022-23) → 253 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thorndale El?
The student-teacher ratio at Thorndale El is 12.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% 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 Thorndale El?
47.1% of students at Thorndale El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thorndale El?
The largest demographic group at Thorndale El is White at 64.6% of enrollment, in Thorndale, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thorndale El?
Thorndale El has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Thorndale El rank among public schools in Thorndale?
By Resource Investment Index, Thorndale El ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Thorndale, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Thorndale Isd?
Besides Thorndale El, Thorndale Isd also operates Thorndale H S (209 students) and Thorndale Middle (157 students). See the Thorndale Isd district page for the complete list.