- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ocoee, FL
Thornebrooke Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Thornebrooke Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120144003887
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thornebrooke Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Ocoee · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 30.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Thornebrooke Elementary has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thornebrooke Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Ocoee, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Thornebrooke Elementary shrank from 631 students in 2022-23 to 591 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 120144003887 · Ocoee, FL Other · MID · TRAD
561 enr · 15.2:1 · 30.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Thornebrooke Elementary shrank from 631 students in 2022-23 to 591 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Thornebrooke Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apopka High
Apopka High
3,446 students
- Timber Creek H
Timber Creek High
3,383 students
- Winter Park Hi
Winter Park High
3,277 students
- Colonial High
Colonial High
3,239 students
- Windermere Hig
Windermere High
3,217 students
- This school 561
Thornebrooke Elementary
561 students
What this shows Thornebrooke Elementary reports 561 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thornebrooke Elementary compares
Thornebrooke Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.7% | ▼ 41% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 561 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
561
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 35% in Florida - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.3%
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
$11,706
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 561 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 48.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.6%
African American 13.9%
Asian 9.3%
Two or More 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 48.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Thornebrooke Elementary is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orange reports $11,706 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thornebrooke Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timber Creek High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colonial High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thornebrooke Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,383
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,277
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,239
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 3,217
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~561 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thornebrooke Elementary
How many students attend Thornebrooke Elementary?
Thornebrooke Elementary has 561 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ocoee, FL. CCD year-over-year: 631 (2022-23) → 591 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thornebrooke Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Thornebrooke Elementary is 15.2:1, which is 15% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 3% lower 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 Thornebrooke Elementary?
30.7% of students at Thornebrooke Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thornebrooke Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Thornebrooke Elementary is White at 48.1% of enrollment, in Ocoee, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thornebrooke Elementary?
Thornebrooke Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Thornebrooke Elementary rank among schools in Ocoee?
By Resource Investment Index, Thornebrooke Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Ocoee, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ocoee on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange?
Besides Thornebrooke Elementary, Orange also operates Apopka High (3,446 students), Timber Creek High (3,383 students), and Winter Park High (3,277 students). See the Orange district page for the complete list.