- Enrollment
- 2,441
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Novi, MI
Thornton Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Thornton Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262598000294
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thornton Creek Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 10
- elementary schools in Novi · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 6.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Thornton Creek Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thornton Creek Elementary School ranks #1 of 10 elementary schools in Novi, MI.
School address
District: Northville Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262598000294 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Thornton Creek Elementary School held near 509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.9 → 33.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 262598000294 · Novi, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
531 enr · 16.6:1 · 6.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Northville High School (2,441 students)
Thornton Creek Elementary School held near 509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.9 → 33.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Thornton Creek Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northville Hig
Northville High School
2,441 students
- Hillside Middl
Hillside Middle School
1,024 students
- Meads Mill Mid 615
Meads Mill Middle School
615 students
- This school 531
Thornton Creek Elementary School
531 students
- Winchester Ele 519
Winchester Elementary School
519 students
- Amerman Elemen 504
Amerman Elementary School
504 students
What this shows Thornton Creek Elementary School reports 531 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thornton Creek Elementary School compares
Thornton Creek Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.8% | ▼ 87% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 531 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
531
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 49% in Michigan - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,646
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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
White 63.7%
Asian 26.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
African American 3.0%
Two or More 2.3%
Largest group: White at 63.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, Thornton Creek Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Northville Public Schools reports $15,646 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thornton Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillside Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meads Mill Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winchester Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amerman Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thornton Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~531 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thornton Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Thornton Creek Elementary School?
Thornton Creek Elementary School has 531 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Novi, MI. CCD year-over-year: 533 (2022-23) → 509 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thornton Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thornton Creek Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 5% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 6% 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 Thornton Creek Elementary School?
6.8% of students at Thornton Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thornton Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Thornton Creek Elementary School is White at 63.7% of enrollment, in Novi, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thornton Creek Elementary School?
Thornton Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Thornton Creek Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Novi?
By Resource Investment Index, Thornton Creek Elementary School ranks #1 of 10 elementary schools in Novi, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Novi on the city page.
What other schools are in Northville Public Schools?
Besides Thornton Creek Elementary School, Northville Public Schools also operates Northville High School (2,441 students), Hillside Middle School (1,024 students), and Meads Mill Middle School (615 students). See the Northville Public Schools district page for the complete list.