- Enrollment
- 1,523
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lake Havasu City, AZ
Thunderbolt Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Thunderbolt Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040428000338
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thunderbolt Middle School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Arizona schools.
- #12 of 13
- public schools in Lake Havasu City · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.7:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 32.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Thunderbolt Middle School has class sizes larger than 91% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thunderbolt Middle School ranks #12 of 13 public schools in Lake Havasu City, AZ.
School address
District: Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) · Arizona
NCES ID 040428000338 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-67 students YoY
Thunderbolt Middle School shrank from 851 students in 2022-23 to 784 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 37.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-67 students YoY 040428000338 · Lake Havasu City, AZ Middle · MID · TRAD
734 enr · 23.7:1 · 32.9% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Havasu High School (1,523 students)
Thunderbolt Middle School shrank from 851 students in 2022-23 to 784 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 37.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Thunderbolt Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Havasu Hi
Lake Havasu High School
1,523 students
- This school
Thunderbolt Middle School
734 students
- Starline Eleme
Starline Elementary School
629 students
- Smoketree Elem 543
Smoketree Elementary School
543 students
- Jamaica Elemen 424
Jamaica Elementary School
424 students
- Oro Grande Cla 367
Oro Grande Classical Academy
367 students
What this shows Thunderbolt Middle School reports 734 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thunderbolt Middle School compares
Thunderbolt Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.7:1 | ▲ 39% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.9% | ▼ 32% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 734 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
734
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 91% in Arizona - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
55.2%
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
$8,884
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 367 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
113
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.5%
Hispanic or Latino 25.2%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 69.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.2, Thunderbolt Middle School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) reports $8,884 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thunderbolt Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Havasu High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Starline Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Smoketree Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jamaica Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oro Grande Classical Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thunderbolt Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~734 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thunderbolt Middle School
How many students attend Thunderbolt Middle School?
Thunderbolt Middle School has 734 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lake Havasu City, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 851 (2022-23) → 784 (2023-24), down 67.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thunderbolt Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thunderbolt Middle School is 23.7:1, which is 39% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thunderbolt Middle School?
32.9% of students at Thunderbolt Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thunderbolt Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Thunderbolt Middle School is White at 69.5% of enrollment, in Lake Havasu City, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thunderbolt Middle School?
Thunderbolt Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower 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 Thunderbolt Middle School rank among public schools in Lake Havasu City?
By Resource Investment Index, Thunderbolt Middle School ranks #12 of 13 public schools in Lake Havasu City, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lake Havasu City on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Havasu Unified District (4368)?
Besides Thunderbolt Middle School, Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) also operates Lake Havasu High School (1,523 students), Starline Elementary School (629 students), and Smoketree Elementary School (543 students). See the Lake Havasu Unified District (4368) district page for the complete list.