- Enrollment
- 1,229
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Springfield, OR
Thurston High School
Federal NCES profile for Thurston High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 411167000595
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thurston High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Oregon schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oregon.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.1:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 64.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Thurston High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thurston High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Springfield, OR.
School address
District: Springfield Sd 19 · Oregon
NCES ID 411167000595 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Thurston High School held near 1,236 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.6 → 56.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-41 students YoY 411167000595 · Springfield, OR High · MID · TRAD
1,215 enr · 22.1:1 · 64.7% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Springfield High School (1,229 students)
Thurston High School held near 1,236 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.6 → 56.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Thurston High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Springfield Hi
Springfield High School
1,229 students
- This school
Thurston High School
1,215 students
- Hamlin Middle
Hamlin Middle School
573 students
- Thurston Middl
Thurston Middle School
524 students
- Agnes Stewart 460
Agnes Stewart Middle School
460 students
- Riverbend Elem 424
Riverbend Elementary School
424 students
What this shows Thurston High School reports 1,215 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thurston High School compares
Thurston High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.7% | ▲ 23% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,215 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,215
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 89% in Oregon - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
59.0%
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
$15,354
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
Two or More 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 74.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.8, Thurston High School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Springfield Sd 19 reports $15,354 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thurston High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hamlin Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thurston Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Agnes Stewart Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverbend Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thurston High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Springfield
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~1,215 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Thurston High School
How many students attend Thurston High School?
Thurston High School has 1,215 students enrolled. It is a high school in Springfield, OR. CCD year-over-year: 1,277 (2022-23) → 1,236 (2023-24), nearly flat (-41).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thurston High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thurston High School is 22.1:1, which is 26% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thurston High School?
64.7% of students at Thurston High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thurston High School?
The largest demographic group at Thurston High School is White at 74.1% of enrollment, in Springfield, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thurston High School?
Thurston High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Thurston High School rank among high schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Thurston High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Springfield, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Springfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Springfield Sd 19?
Besides Thurston High School, Springfield Sd 19 also operates Springfield High School (1,229 students), Hamlin Middle School (573 students), and Thurston Middle School (524 students). See the Springfield Sd 19 district page for the complete list.