- Enrollment
- 3,707
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Katy, TX
Thornton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Thornton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481611004206
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thornton Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #18 of 18
- middle schools in Katy · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 68.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Thornton Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thornton Middle ranks #18 of 18 middle schools in Katy, TX.
School address
District: Cypress-Fairbanks Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481611004206 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Thornton Middle held near 1,414 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 106.3 → 105.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 481611004206 · Katy, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,424 enr · 13.4:1 · 68.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Bridgeland H S (3,707 students)
Thornton Middle held near 1,414 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 106.3 → 105.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Thornton Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bridgeland H S
Bridgeland H S
3,707 students
- Cypress Woods
Cypress Woods H S
3,469 students
- Cypress Ranch
Cypress Ranch H S
3,463 students
- Jersey Village
Jersey Village H S
3,323 students
- Cypress Creek
Cypress Creek H S
3,222 students
- This school 1,424
Thornton Middle
1,424 students
What this shows Thornton Middle reports 1,424 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thornton Middle compares
Thornton Middle 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.9% | ▲ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,424 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,424
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Texas - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,693
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
Counselors2.8 FTE
Per 501 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
273
in-school suspensions + 231 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.6%
African American 31.3%
White 4.8%
Asian 3.5%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Thornton Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cypress-Fairbanks Isd reports $10,693 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thornton Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Woods H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Ranch H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jersey Village H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thornton Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,469
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,463
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 3,323
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 3,222
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~1,424 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thornton Middle
How many students attend Thornton Middle?
Thornton Middle has 1,424 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Katy, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,397 (2022-23) → 1,414 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thornton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Thornton Middle is 13.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 Thornton Middle?
68.9% of students at Thornton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thornton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Thornton Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 56.6% of enrollment, in Katy, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thornton Middle?
Thornton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Middle rank among middle schools in Katy?
By Resource Investment Index, Thornton Middle ranks #18 of 18 middle schools in Katy, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Katy on the city page.
What other schools are in Cypress-Fairbanks Isd?
Besides Thornton Middle, Cypress-Fairbanks Isd also operates Bridgeland H S (3,707 students), Cypress Woods H S (3,469 students), and Cypress Ranch H S (3,463 students). See the Cypress-Fairbanks Isd district page for the complete list.