Enrollment
661
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.6%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thornwilde Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thornwilde Elementary School
Thornwilde Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Hebron, Kentucky, enrolling 661 students.
At 14.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 26.6% free-meal eligibility runs 55% below the Kentucky average.
Enrollment of 661 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 115 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #14.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and African American (7%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 441 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Hebron's public schools, it stands alongside Chester Goodridge Elementary School (711 students): Thornwilde Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.7:1 vs 16.2:1).
Boone County also operates Larry a. Ryle High School (2,077 students) and Randall K. Cooper High School (1,490 students) alongside Thornwilde 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 Thornwilde Elementary School compares
Thornwilde Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,899
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Boone County, which includes Thornwilde Elementary School.
$12,899
Per student
-2%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.3%
State 38.1%
Federal 10.5%
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 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
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~661 students)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Thornwilde Elementary School's federal record.
- Compare Thornwilde Elementary School against another school. Compare schools
- Boone County's spending and staffing shape this school. District profile
- Confirm current enrollment and boundaries with the school. Choosing guide
Federal record (CCD 2024-25, CRDC 2021-22) - PlainSchools assigns no subjective rating; the composite quality score is a transparent, reproducible index computed from this cited federal data.
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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Thornwilde Elementary School a good school?
Thornwilde Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. 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 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.
Related tools
Every figure on PlainSchools is rendered directly from the source NCES, CRDC and F-33 federal records, no number is typed in by an editor. Each school's figures reflect its most recent NCES/CRDC submission on file. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.