At a glance
Reported students
593
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
38.71
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
92nd percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
177.5
Thorne Elementary School: 593 reported students.
State peer staffing position
44th percentile
15.3:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. 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
- 610
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39.8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.3:1
What the reported data says about Thorne Elementary School
Thorne Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Dearborn Heights. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Westwood Community School District. NCES reports 593 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 92nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, close to the Michigan median of 15.8:1 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 Black (65.3%) and White (20.6%). English learners represent 4.8% of enrollment. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Thorne Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 15.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 38.71 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 92.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.04
- Social workers (FTE)
- 3.06
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White20.6%
- Hispanic4.2%
- Black65.3%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial7.9%
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
Not reported as 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 Westwood Community School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Daly School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
175 reported students
Robichaud Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
328 reported students
Tomlinson Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
180 reported students
Westwood Virtual Academy
High · Grades 09–12
174 reported students
Westwood North Academy
High · Grades 09–12
52 reported students
Public schools near Thorne 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Village Academy Elementary · Charter · West Village Academy | KG–08 | 242 | 0.6 mi |
| Quest Charter Academy Elementary · Charter · Quest Charter Academy | KG–08 | 683 | 0.7 mi |
| Long Elementary School Elementary · Dearborn City School District | PK–05 | 238 | 0.9 mi |
| Nowlin Elementary School Elementary · Dearborn City School District | PK–05 | 243 | 1.2 mi |
| Pardee School Elementary · Dearborn Heights School District #7 | PK–05 | 337 | 1.4 mi |
| Daly School Elementary · Westwood Community School District | PK–06 | 175 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Thorne Elementary School
What grades does Thorne Elementary School serve?
Thorne Elementary School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Westwood Community School District.
How many students attend Thorne Elementary School?
Thorne Elementary School reported 593 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 92nd percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 610 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Thorne Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 15.3:1, based on 593 students and 38.71 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Thorne Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Thorne Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Westwood Community School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Thorne Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
92.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Thorne Elementary School in?
Thorne Elementary School is part of Westwood Community School District, based in Dearborn Heights, MI, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Thorne Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include West Village Academy (0.6 mi), Quest Charter Academy (0.7 mi), Long Elementary School (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.