- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Thornville, OH
Thornville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Thornville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390490503476
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thornville Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Thornville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 20.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Thornville Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thornville Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Thornville, OH.
School address
District: Northern Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390490503476 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Thornville Elementary School held near 372 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 21.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 390490503476 · Thornville, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
351 enr · 16:1 · 20.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Sheridan High School (711 students)
Thornville Elementary School held near 372 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 21.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Thornville Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sheridan High
Sheridan High School
711 students
- Sheridan Middl
Sheridan Middle School
516 students
- This school
Thornville Elementary School
351 students
- Glenford Eleme
Glenford Elementary School
320 students
- Somerset Eleme 264
Somerset Elementary School
264 students
What this shows Thornville Elementary School reports 351 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thornville Elementary School compares
Thornville Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▼ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.4% | ▼ 35% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 351 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
351
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 37% in Ohio - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.9%
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
$11,226
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.4%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.9, Thornville Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northern Local reports $11,226 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thornville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sheridan Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenford Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Somerset Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thornville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Thornville
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 (~351 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thornville Elementary School
How many students attend Thornville Elementary School?
Thornville Elementary School has 351 students enrolled. It is a public school in Thornville, OH. CCD year-over-year: 388 (2022-23) → 372 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thornville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thornville Elementary School is 16:1, which is 12% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 2% 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 Thornville Elementary School?
20.4% of students at Thornville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thornville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Thornville Elementary School is White at 95.4% of enrollment, in Thornville, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thornville Elementary School?
Thornville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Thornville Elementary School rank among public schools in Thornville?
By Resource Investment Index, Thornville Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Thornville, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Northern Local?
Besides Thornville Elementary School, Northern Local also operates Sheridan High School (711 students), Sheridan Middle School (516 students), and Glenford Elementary School (320 students). See the Northern Local district page for the complete list.