Enrollment
157
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thorndale Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thorndale Middle
Thorndale Middle is a small middle school in Thorndale, Texas, enrolling 157 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 157 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 252 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #156.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 314 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
12.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Thorndale Isd also operates Thorndale El (271 students) and Thorndale H S (209 students) alongside Thorndale Middle.
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 Thorndale Middle compares
Thorndale Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,923
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Thorndale Isd, which includes Thorndale Middle.
$12,923
Per student
-5%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.1%
State 60.5%
Federal 11.4%
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 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
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~157 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Thorndale on the city page.
Is Thorndale Middle a good school?
Thorndale Middle earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 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.
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