- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dearborn Heights, MI
Thorne Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Thorne Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261164004623
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thorne Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #6 of 9
- schools in Dearborn Heights · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 87.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Thorne Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thorne Elementary School ranks #6 of 9 schools in Dearborn Heights, MI.
School address
District: Westwood Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261164004623 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Thorne Elementary School shrank from 599 students in 2022-23 to 564 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.8 → 34.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 261164004623 · Dearborn Heights, MI Other · MID · TRAD
593 enr · 16.5:1 · 87.1% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Robichaud Senior High School (328 students)
Thorne Elementary School shrank from 599 students in 2022-23 to 564 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 36.8 → 34.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Thorne Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Thorne Elementary School
593 students
- Robichaud Seni
Robichaud Senior High School
328 students
- Tomlinson Midd 180
Tomlinson Middle School
180 students
- Daly School 175
Daly School
175 students
- Westwood Virtu 174
Westwood Virtual Academy
174 students
- Westwood North 52
Westwood North Academy
52 students
What this shows Thorne Elementary School reports 593 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thorne Elementary School compares
Thorne Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.1% | ▲ 60% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 593 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
593
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in Michigan - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
80.6%
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
$18,629
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 65.3%
White 20.6%
Two or More 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 65.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, Thorne Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Westwood Community School District reports $18,629 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thorne Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robichaud Senior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tomlinson Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Daly School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westwood Virtual Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westwood North Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thorne Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 87:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 52
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Dearborn Heights
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~593 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thorne Elementary School
How many students attend Thorne Elementary School?
Thorne Elementary School has 593 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dearborn Heights, MI. CCD year-over-year: 599 (2022-23) → 564 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thorne Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thorne Elementary School is 16.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thorne Elementary School?
87.1% of students at Thorne Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thorne Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Thorne Elementary School is African American at 65.3% of enrollment, in Dearborn Heights, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thorne Elementary School?
Thorne Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Thorne Elementary School rank among schools in Dearborn Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Thorne Elementary School ranks #6 of 9 schools in Dearborn Heights, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dearborn Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Westwood Community School District?
Besides Thorne Elementary School, Westwood Community School District also operates Robichaud Senior High School (328 students), Tomlinson Middle School (180 students), and Daly School (175 students). See the Westwood Community School District district page for the complete list.