- Enrollment
- 2,618
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fremont, CA
Thornton Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Thornton Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061440001687
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thornton Junior High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Fremont · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 39.4:1
- large classes for California
- 13.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Thornton Junior High has class sizes larger than 99% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thornton Junior High ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Fremont, CA.
School address
District: Fremont Unified · California
NCES ID 061440001687 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+552 students YoY
Thornton Junior High grew from 1,302 students in 2022-23 to 1,854 in 2023-24 (+42.4%).
Teacher FTE added 50.5 → 73.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+552 students YoY 061440001687 · Fremont, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,972 enr · 39.4:1 · 13.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: American High (2,618 students)
Thornton Junior High grew from 1,302 students in 2022-23 to 1,854 in 2023-24 (+42.4%). Teacher FTE added 50.5 → 73.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Thornton Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- American High
American High
2,618 students
- Irvington High
Irvington High
2,157 students
- This school
Thornton Junior High
1,972 students
- Washington Hig
Washington High
1,957 students
- Mission San Jo
Mission San Jose High
1,794 students
- John M. Horner
John M. Horner Middle
1,574 students
What this shows Thornton Junior High reports 1,972 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thornton Junior High compares
Thornton Junior High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 39.4:1 | ▲ 83% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.7% | ▼ 75% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,972 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
39.4:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,972
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the California average of 55.5%
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
39.4:1
students per teacher
- 83% above state mean
Top 99% in California - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
7.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,152
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 789 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 76.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
White 6.7%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.1, Thornton Junior High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fremont Unified reports $15,152 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thornton Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Irvington High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mission San Jose High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John M. Horner Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thornton Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,157
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,957
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,794
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,574
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Fremont
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
John M. Horner Middle
Standard public school
1,574 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Centerville Junior High
Standard public school
1,495 students 35.6:1 students per teacher
William Hopkins Junior High
Standard public school
1,424 students 34.7:1 students per teacher
G. M. Walters Middle
Standard public school
1,149 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,972 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thornton Junior High
How many students attend Thornton Junior High?
Thornton Junior High has 1,972 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fremont, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,302 (2022-23) → 1,854 (2023-24), up 552.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thornton Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Thornton Junior High is 39.4:1, which is 83% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 151% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thornton Junior High?
13.7% of students at Thornton Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thornton Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Thornton Junior High is Asian at 76.2% of enrollment, in Fremont, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thornton Junior High?
Thornton Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Thornton Junior High rank among middle schools in Fremont?
By Resource Investment Index, Thornton Junior High ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Fremont, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Fremont on the city page.
What other schools are in Fremont Unified?
Besides Thornton Junior High, Fremont Unified also operates American High (2,618 students), Irvington High (2,157 students), and Washington High (1,957 students). See the Fremont Unified district page for the complete list.