- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Thrall, TX
Thrall Middle
Federal NCES profile for Thrall Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 484266009435
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thrall Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Thrall · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 28.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Thrall Middle has class sizes larger than 79% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thrall Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Thrall, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Thrall Middle held near 252 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.3 → 19.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 484266009435 · Thrall, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
287 enr · 16.9:1 · 28.8% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Thrall El (304 students)
Thrall Middle held near 252 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.3 → 19.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Thrall Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thrall El
Thrall El
304 students
- This school
Thrall Middle
287 students
- Thrall H S
Thrall H S
282 students
What this shows Thrall Middle reports 287 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thrall Middle compares
Thrall 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.8% | ▼ 53% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 287 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
287
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Texas average of 61.9%
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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 79% in Texas - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.6%
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
$13,653
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 65.9%
Hispanic or Latino 32.1%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 65.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.2, Thrall Middle is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Thrall Isd reports $13,653 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thrall Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thrall El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thrall H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thrall Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~287 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thrall Middle
How many students attend Thrall Middle?
Thrall Middle has 287 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Thrall, TX. CCD year-over-year: 243 (2022-23) → 252 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thrall Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Thrall Middle is 16.9:1, which is 15% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thrall Middle?
28.8% of students at Thrall Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thrall Middle?
The largest demographic group at Thrall Middle is White at 65.9% of enrollment, in Thrall, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thrall Middle?
Thrall Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Thrall Middle rank among public schools in Thrall?
By Resource Investment Index, Thrall Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Thrall, 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 Thrall Isd?
Besides Thrall Middle, Thrall Isd also operates Thrall El (304 students) and Thrall H S (282 students). See the Thrall Isd district page for the complete list.