- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hebron, KY
Thornwilde Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Thornwilde Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210051002290
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thornwilde Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Hebron · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 26.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Thornwilde Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thornwilde Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Hebron, KY.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
Thornwilde Elementary School grew from 624 students in 2022-23 to 669 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+45 students YoY 210051002290 · Hebron, KY Other · MID · TRAD
661 enr · 14.7:1 · 26.6% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Larry a. Ryle High School (2,077 students)
Thornwilde Elementary School grew from 624 students in 2022-23 to 669 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Thornwilde Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Larry a. Ryle
Larry a. Ryle High School
2,077 students
- Randall K. Coo
Randall K. Cooper High School
1,490 students
- Conner High Sc
Conner High School
1,400 students
- Boone County H
Boone County High School
1,252 students
- Gray Middle Sc
Gray Middle School
1,006 students
- This school 661
Thornwilde Elementary School
661 students
What this shows Thornwilde Elementary School reports 661 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thornwilde Elementary School compares
Thornwilde Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.6% | ▼ 55% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 661 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
661
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 46% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,925
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 441 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.9%
African American 7.4%
Two or More 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.9, Thornwilde Elementary School is about as mixed as the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Boone County reports $13,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thornwilde Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larry a. Ryle High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Randall K. Cooper High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Conner High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boone County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gray Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thornwilde Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,490
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,400
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,006
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Hebron
2 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 (~661 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thornwilde Elementary School
How many students attend Thornwilde Elementary School?
Thornwilde Elementary School has 661 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hebron, KY. CCD year-over-year: 624 (2022-23) → 669 (2023-24), up 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thornwilde Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thornwilde Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 3% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 6% 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 Thornwilde Elementary School?
26.6% of students at Thornwilde Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thornwilde Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Thornwilde Elementary School is White at 79.9% of enrollment, in Hebron, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thornwilde Elementary School?
Thornwilde Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Thornwilde Elementary School rank among schools in Hebron?
By Resource Investment Index, Thornwilde Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Hebron, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hebron on the city page.
What other schools are in Boone County?
Besides Thornwilde Elementary School, Boone County also operates Larry a. Ryle High School (2,077 students), Randall K. Cooper High School (1,490 students), and Conner High School (1,400 students). See the Boone County district page for the complete list.