- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Thorndale, TX
Thorndale Middle
Federal NCES profile for Thorndale Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484263007699
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thorndale Middle earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Thorndale · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 37.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Thorndale Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thorndale Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Thorndale, TX.
School address
District: Thorndale Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484263007699 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Thorndale Middle shrank from 163 students in 2022-23 to 141 in 2023-24 (-13.5%).
Teacher FTE added 12.4 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 484263007699 · Thorndale, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
157 enr · 13.1:1 · 37.4% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Thorndale El (271 students)
Thorndale Middle shrank from 163 students in 2022-23 to 141 in 2023-24 (-13.5%). Teacher FTE added 12.4 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Thorndale Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thorndale El
Thorndale El
271 students
- Thorndale H S
Thorndale H S
209 students
- This school
Thorndale Middle
157 students
What this shows Thorndale Middle reports 157 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thorndale Middle compares
Thorndale Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.4% | ▼ 40% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 157 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
157
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Texas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 62.4%
Hispanic or Latino 34.4%
Two or More 3.2%
Largest group: White at 62.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, Thorndale Middle 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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thorndale El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thorndale H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thorndale Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~157 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thorndale Middle
How many students attend Thorndale Middle?
Thorndale Middle has 157 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Thorndale, TX. CCD year-over-year: 163 (2022-23) → 141 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thorndale Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Thorndale Middle is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% 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 Middle?
37.4% of students at Thorndale Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thorndale Middle?
The largest demographic group at Thorndale Middle is White at 62.4% of enrollment, in Thorndale, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thorndale Middle?
Thorndale Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Thorndale?
By Resource Investment Index, Thorndale Middle ranks #3 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 Middle, Thorndale Isd also operates Thorndale El (271 students) and Thorndale H S (209 students). See the Thorndale Isd district page for the complete list.