- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Thorndale, TX
Thorndale H S
Federal NCES profile for Thorndale H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484263004870
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thorndale H S earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Thorndale · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 33.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Thorndale H S has class sizes smaller than 93% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thorndale H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Thorndale, TX.
School address
District: Thorndale Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484263004870 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Thorndale H S held near 204 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.2 → 19.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 484263004870 · Thorndale, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
209 enr · 9.1:1 · 33.2% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Thorndale El (271 students)
Thorndale H S held near 204 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.2 → 19.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Thorndale H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thorndale El
Thorndale El
271 students
- This school
Thorndale H S
209 students
- Thorndale Midd
Thorndale Middle
157 students
What this shows Thorndale H S reports 209 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thorndale H S compares
Thorndale H S 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 | 9.1:1 | ▼ 38% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.2% | ▼ 46% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 209 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
209
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 7% in Texas - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.2%
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 209 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.9%
Hispanic or Latino 30.1%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: White at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.5, Thorndale H S is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
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 H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thorndale El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thorndale Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thorndale H S'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 high 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 (~209 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thorndale H S
How many students attend Thorndale H S?
Thorndale H S has 209 students enrolled. It is a high school in Thorndale, TX. CCD year-over-year: 199 (2022-23) → 204 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thorndale H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Thorndale H S is 9.1:1, which is 38% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 42% 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 H S?
33.2% of students at Thorndale H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thorndale H S?
The largest demographic group at Thorndale H S is White at 68.9% of enrollment, in Thorndale, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thorndale H S?
Thorndale H S has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 H S rank among public schools in Thorndale?
By Resource Investment Index, Thorndale H S ranks #1 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 H S, Thorndale Isd also operates Thorndale El (271 students) and Thorndale Middle (157 students). See the Thorndale Isd district page for the complete list.