Enrollment
287
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thrall Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thrall Middle
Thrall Middle is a mid-sized elementary school in Thrall, Texas, enrolling 287 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 28.8% free-meal eligibility runs 53% below the Texas average.
Enrollment of 287 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 355 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #194.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 287 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
13.6% 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 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Thrall Isd also operates Thrall El (304 students) and Thrall H S (282 students) alongside Thrall 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 Thrall Middle compares
Thrall 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,004
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Thrall Isd, which includes Thrall Middle.
$12,004
Per student
-12%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.6%
State 51.6%
Federal 10.8%
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 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
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary 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 (~287 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Thrall on the city page.
Is Thrall Middle a good school?
Thrall Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Texas schools. 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 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.
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