- Enrollment
- 2,636
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Thornwood El
Federal NCES profile for Thornwood El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484110004700
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thornwood El earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #282 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 81.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Thornwood El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thornwood El ranks #282 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Spring Branch Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484110004700 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Thornwood El held near 393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 484110004700 · Houston, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
391 enr · 14.5:1 · 81.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Memorial H S (2,636 students)
Thornwood El held near 393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Thornwood El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Memorial H S
Memorial H S
2,636 students
- Northbrook H S
Northbrook H S
2,398 students
- Stratford H S
Stratford H S
2,394 students
- Spring Woods H
Spring Woods H S
2,020 students
- Memorial Middl
Memorial Middle
1,236 students
- This school 391
Thornwood El
391 students
What this shows Thornwood El reports 391 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thornwood El compares
Thornwood El 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.9% | ▲ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
391
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Texas - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.6%
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
$12,599
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
6
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.9%
African American 26.1%
White 14.3%
Asian 4.6%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Thornwood El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spring Branch Isd reports $12,599 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thornwood El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northbrook H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stratford H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Woods H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Memorial Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thornwood El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,394
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,020
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,236
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide other 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 (~391 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thornwood El
How many students attend Thornwood El?
Thornwood El has 391 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 408 (2022-23) → 393 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thornwood El?
The student-teacher ratio at Thornwood El is 14.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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 Thornwood El?
81.9% of students at Thornwood El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thornwood El?
The largest demographic group at Thornwood El is Hispanic or Latino at 49.9% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thornwood El?
Thornwood El has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Thornwood El rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Thornwood El ranks #282 of 435 schools in Houston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Spring Branch Isd?
Besides Thornwood El, Spring Branch Isd also operates Memorial H S (2,636 students), Northbrook H S (2,398 students), and Stratford H S (2,394 students). See the Spring Branch Isd district page for the complete list.