Thompson Intermediate School

tis.alabasterschools.org/

898 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

Thompson Intermediate School, located in Alabaster, Alabama, is a dedicated educational institution serving students in the 4th and 5th grades. As part of the Alabaster City Schools district, the school focuses on creating a supportive and engaging transitional environment for students moving from primary elementary education into the middle school years. The school is committed to academic excellence, fostering a culture of lifelong learning, and providing a well-rounded experience that balances core curriculum with personal growth.

Beyond academics, Thompson Intermediate emphasizes the importance of community and character development. The school utilizes a variety of programs and resources to help students build strong foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking while encouraging participation in extracurricular activities. By prioritizing both student achievement and social-emotional well-being, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the academic challenges and opportunities they will encounter as they advance through the Alabaster City school system.

898

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thompson Intermediate School
Demographic	Student Count
White	478
Hispanic	195
Black	194
Asian	10
Two or More	18
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
478 (53.2 %)
Hispanic
195 (21.7 %)
Black
194 (21.6 %)
Two or More
18 (2.0 %)
Asian
10 (1.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Alabaster City
Phone:	(205)685-6200
Website:	http://tis.alabasterschools.org/
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	898
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	441
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	77

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 4 439

Grade 5 459