Enrollment
351
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thornville Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thornville Elementary School
Thornville Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Thornville, Ohio, enrolling 351 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 351 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 559 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #185.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Thornville's public schools, it stands alongside Sheridan Middle School (516 students): Thornville Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16:1 vs 17.2:1).
Northern Local also operates Sheridan High School (711 students) and Sheridan Middle School (516 students) alongside Thornville Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Thornville Elementary School compares
Thornville Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,808
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northern Local, which includes Thornville Elementary School.
$11,808
Per student
-19%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.4%
State 44.7%
Federal 15.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~351 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Thornville on the city page.
Is Thornville Elementary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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