At a glance
Reported students
429
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana elementary enrollment
49th percentile
Compared with 1,053 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
429
Thorntown Elementary School: 429 reported students.
State peer staffing position
92nd percentile
18.7:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 429
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.2:1
What the reported data says about Thorntown Elementary School
Thorntown Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Thorntown. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Western Boone Co Com Sch Dist. NCES reports 429 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 434 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 49th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.7:1, above the Indiana median of 15:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (89.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.8%). Students served under IDEA represent 13.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Thorntown Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 18.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 23 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 13.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 40.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White89.7%
- Hispanic5.8%
- Black0.2%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Western Boone Co Com Sch Dist
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Granville Wells Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
389 reported students
Western Boone Jr-Sr High School
High · Grades 07–12
756 reported students
Public schools near Thorntown Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Boone Jr-Sr High School High · Western Boone Co Com Sch Dist | 07–12 | 756 | 4.7 mi |
| Harney Elementary School Elementary · Lebanon Community School Corp | KG–05 | 448 | 8.2 mi |
| Clinton Prairie Elementary School Elementary · Clinton Prairie School Corporation | PK–06 | 656 | 8.8 mi |
| Clinton Prairie Jr-Sr High School High · Clinton Prairie School Corporation | 07–12 | 497 | 8.8 mi |
| Lebanon Senior High School High · Lebanon Community School Corp | 09–12 | 1,070 | 9 mi |
| Central Elementary School Elementary · Lebanon Community School Corp | KG–05 | 339 | 9.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Thorntown Elementary School
What grades does Thorntown Elementary School serve?
Thorntown Elementary School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Western Boone Co Com Sch Dist.
How many students attend Thorntown Elementary School?
Thorntown Elementary School reported 429 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 49th percentile among 1,053 Indiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 429 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Thorntown Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 18.7:1, based on 429 students and 23 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Thorntown Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Thorntown Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Western Boone Co Com Sch Dist attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Thorntown Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
40.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Thorntown Elementary School in?
Thorntown Elementary School is part of Western Boone Co Com Sch Dist, based in Thorntown, IN, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Thorntown Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Western Boone Jr-Sr High School (4.7 mi), Harney Elementary School (8.2 mi), Clinton Prairie Elementary School (8.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.