Thornebrooke Elementary

Summary:

Thornebrooke Elementary is a public elementary school located in Ocoee, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 631. The school is part of the Orange County School District, which is ranked 31 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Thornebrooke Elementary consistently outperforms the Orange County and Florida state averages in academic proficiency, with 81% of 3rd graders proficient in English Language Arts and 85% proficient in math, compared to 57% and 62% in the district, respectively. The school has been ranked among the top 5% of elementary schools in Florida, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Thornebrooke's student population is also relatively diverse, with a racial makeup of 48.02% White, 15.85% African American, 23.61% Hispanic, and 7.61% Asian, which is higher than nearby schools like Windermere Elementary.

Thornebrooke Elementary has maintained relatively low chronic absenteeism rates compared to the district and state averages, with a 17.7% rate in the 2022-2023 school year, lower than the 39.8% rate at Metrowest Elementary and the 35.3% rate at William Frangus Elementary. The school also has a higher per-student spending level than the district and state averages, with $11,038 spent per student in the 2022-2023 school year, suggesting that the school has access to additional resources and support that contribute to its academic success.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

601 Thornebrooke Dr
Ocoee, FL 34761

(407) 909-1301

District: Orange

SchoolDigger Rank:
184^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,038

Students who attend Thornebrooke Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Gotha Middle
High:	Olympia High

Student/teacher ratio: 17.0

Number of students: 631

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.0%

Hispanic:

23.6%

African American:

15.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Thornebrooke Elementary ranks better than 91.8% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 15^th among 163 ranked elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.85. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Thornebrooke Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (48%), Hispanic (23.6%), African American (15.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thornebrooke Elementary is 17. 123 elementary schools in the Orange School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Thornebrooke Elementary employs 37 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thornebrooke Elementary is $11,038. 93 elementary schools in the Orange School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Thornebrooke Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Orange:

SchoolDigger ranks Orange 31^st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Thornebrooke Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	91.99	85^th	1688	95.0%
2007	88.99	130^th	1786	92.7%
2008	91.01	88^th	1789	95.1%
2009	88.30	138^th	1847	92.5%
2010	85.86	195^th	1919	89.8%
2011	90.00	104^th	1985	94.8%
2012	94.64	51^st	1984	97.4%
2013	94.65	44^th	2029	97.8%
2014	92.44	87^th	2064	95.8%
2016	91.22	130^th	2087	93.8%
2017	86.28	237^th	2112	88.8%
2018	90.91	132^nd	2118	93.8%
2019	93.15	74^th	2182	96.6%
2021	94.06	79^th	2247	96.5%
2022	92.65	105^th	2219	95.3%
2023	91.93	117^th	2240	94.8%
2024	89.85	184^th	2256	91.8%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.2)

80%

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Reviews:

by a citizen
Monday, February 7, 2022

The worse principal ever. Too young and not experienced. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, June 28, 2017

Great student teachers and strong PTO. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, November 9, 2010

We only attended one year before moving to Colorado, but we loved this school. My son has autism, and they were fantastic with him. Mrs. Billig was especially wonderful. He spent some time with her, some time in a regular classroom. The regular teacher was fine with his autism, but was a so-so teacher in general. The registrar's attitude leaves something to be desired, but on the whole, I felt my kids got a decent education here. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Thornebrooke Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	552	71	29	60	2	n/a	n/a	0	714
2003	552	71	29	60	2	n/a	n/a	0	714
2004	664	122	38	79	3	n/a	n/a	0	906
2005	686	111	47	90	5	n/a	n/a	0	939
2006	700	100	72	92	3	n/a	n/a	0	967
2007	650	86	77	91	4	n/a	n/a	17	925
2008	610	80	68	88	5	n/a	n/a	21	872
2009	505	86	52	68	4	n/a	n/a	25	740
2010	497	82	59	77	3	n/a	n/a	25	743
2011	498	81	63	86	4	0	22	0	754
2012	476	82	59	100	2	0	21	0	740
2013	452	84	58	102	3	1	18	0	718
2014	465	79	67	123	2	1	13	0	750
2015	447	74	68	133	2	4	13	0	741
2016	435	69	74	163	1	3	12	0	757
2017	404	78	72	172	0	3	20	0	749
2018	407	81	77	175	1	4	24	0	769
2019	404	78	67	178	2	4	19	0	752
2020	373	79	62	183	2	3	24	0	726
2021	284	76	59	142	3	0	20	0	584
2022	313	88	45	138	1	1	31	0	617
2023	303	100	48	149	0	1	30	0	631

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Thornebrooke Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	714	42.0	17.0	15
2003	714	42.0	17.0	15
2004	906	49.0	18.5	12.5
2005	939	61.0	15.4	17.8
2006	967	62.0	15.6	12.3
2007	925	64.0	14.5	10.6
2008	872	60.0	14.5	8
2009	740	48.1	15.7	12.9
2010	743	47.0	15.8	12.5
2011	754	50.0	15.0	16.4
2012	740	50.0	14.8	16.5
2013	718	49.0	14.6	23.1
2014	750	49.0	15.3	24.7
2015	741	50.0	14.8	23.5
2016	757	49.0	15.4	27.6
2017	749	50.0	14.9	29.8
2018	769	50.0	15.3	30.2
2019	752	49.0	15.3	29.9
2020	726	46.0	15.7	28.2
2021	584	46.0	12.6	31.3
2022	617	41.0	15.0	28.5
2023	631	37.0	17.0	35.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Thornebrooke Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	714	42.0	17.0	15
2003	714	42.0	17.0	15
2004	906	49.0	18.5	12.5
2005	939	61.0	15.4	17.8
2006	967	62.0	15.6	12.3
2007	925	64.0	14.5	10.6
2008	872	60.0	14.5	8
2009	740	48.1	15.7	12.9
2010	743	47.0	15.8	12.5
2011	754	50.0	15.0	16.4
2012	740	50.0	14.8	16.5
2013	718	49.0	14.6	23.1
2014	750	49.0	15.3	24.7
2015	741	50.0	14.8	23.5
2016	757	49.0	15.4	27.6
2017	749	50.0	14.9	29.8
2018	769	50.0	15.3	30.2
2019	752	49.0	15.3	29.9
2020	726	46.0	15.7	28.2
2021	584	46.0	12.6	31.3
2022	617	41.0	15.0	28.5
2023	631	37.0	17.0	35.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Thornebrooke Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$449 (4.9%)	$8,708 (95.1%)	$9,157
2019	$543 (5.6%)	$9,068 (94.4%)	$9,611
2020	$559 (5.7%)	$9,203 (94.3%)	$9,762
2021	$1,573 (13.0%)	$10,485 (87.0%)	$12,058
2022	$1,932 (16.2%)	$9,988 (83.8%)	$11,920
2023	$1,570 (14.2%)	$9,468 (85.8%)	$11,038

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thornebrooke Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 74^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 117^th of 2240 Elementary schools	1.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Thornebrooke Elementary)	86	76	10%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	55	54	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Thornebrooke Elementary)	85	82	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Orange)	62	61	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Thornebrooke Elementary)	84	86	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	57	57
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Thornebrooke Elementary)	87	90	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	63	62	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Thornebrooke Elementary)	85	78	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	54	53	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Thornebrooke Elementary)	84	75	9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	57	52	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Thornebrooke Elementary)	79	87	8%
5th Grade Science (Orange)	54	59	5%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	752	631	16.1%
African American	78	100	28.2%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	67	48	28.4%
Hispanic	178	149	16.3%
Pacific Islander	4	1	75%
White	404	303	25%
Two or More Races	19	30	57.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.9%	35.3%	5.4%

Schools Near Thornebrooke Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Thornebrooke Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	601 Thornebrooke Dr	Ocoee	34761	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 909-1301	631	37	17.0	35.3%	303 (48.0%)	100 (15.8%)	149 (23.6%)	48 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (4.8%)	89.8	184^th of 2256 public elementary schools	91.8%		91.9	117^th of 2240 public elementary schools	94.8%	67	81.0	70.0	75.0				85.0	74.0	81.0				79.0					$11,038	$1,570	$9,468
Westbrooke Elementary	Public	K-5	500 Tomyn Blvd	Ocoee	34761	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 656-6228	533	29	18.3	44.7%	180 (33.8%)	121 (22.7%)	182 (34.1%)	27 (5.1%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	17 (3.2%)	86.1	282^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	87.5%		83	340^th of 2240 public elementary schools	84.8%	58	67.0	72.0	70.0				83.0	74.0	73.0				81.0					$9,633	$932	$8,701
Windermere Elementary	Public	K-5	11125 Park Ave	Windermere	34786	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 876-7520	610	38	16.0	10.2%	391 (64.1%)	25 (4.1%)	100 (16.4%)	65 (10.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (4.4%)	96.4	28^th of 2256 public elementary schools	98.8%		95.1	45^th of 2240 public elementary schools	98.0%	17	93.0	81.0	83.0				94.0	89.0	84.0				88.0					$10,982	$1,769	$9,213
Lake Whitney Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1351 Windermere Rd	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 877-8888	622	38	16.3	22.5%	359 (57.7%)	65 (10.5%)	97 (15.6%)	56 (9.0%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.6%)	40 (6.4%)	94.7	57^th of 2256 public elementary schools	97.5%		94.1	63^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	97.2%	6	84.0	73.0	83.0				87.0	82.0	92.0				87.0					$11,067	$1,563	$9,504
Westpointe Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7525 Westpointe Blvd	Orlando	32835	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 866-1271	717	40	17.9	40.0%	172 (24.0%)	169 (23.6%)	327 (45.6%)	23 (3.2%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	21 (2.9%)	61.6	828^th of 2256 public elementary schools	63.3%		50.3	1089^th of 2240 public elementary schools	51.4%	261	57.0	64.0	52.0				74.0	68.0	46.0				57.0					$8,737	$1,065	$7,673
Metrowest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1801 Lake Vilma Dr	Orlando	32835	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 296-6450	610	34	17.9	50.5%	93 (15.2%)	243 (39.8%)	219 (35.9%)	31 (5.1%)	2 (0.3%)	6 (1.0%)	16 (2.6%)	21.8	1855^th of 2256 public elementary schools	17.8%		23.1	1796^th of 2240 public elementary schools	19.8%	59	40.0	38.0	41.0				43.0	33.0	40.0				41.0					$9,822	$1,492	$8,330
William Frangus Elementary	Public	K-5	380 Killington Way	Orlando	32835	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 296-6469	418	24	17.4	64.8%	30 (7.2%)	280 (67.0%)	93 (22.2%)	5 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	7 (1.7%)	31.4	1580^th of 2256 public elementary schools	30.0%		35.2	1465^th of 2240 public elementary schools	34.6%	115	43.0	31.0	60.0				46.0	34.0	48.0				48.0					$11,464	$2,407	$9,057
Windy Ridge K-8	Public	PK, KG-8	3900 Beech Tree Dr	Orlando	32835	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 296-5100	1,173	71	16.5	41.2%	320 (27.3%)	132 (11.3%)	564 (48.1%)	118 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.3%)	35 (3.0%)	72.9	573^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	74.6%		66.5	708^th of 2240 public elementary schools	68.4%	135	63.0	69.0	54.0	70.0	65.0	55.0	70.0	77.0	59.0	85.0	75.0	87.0	58.0	66.0	97.0	92.0	73.0	$10,555	$1,379	$9,177
Ocoee Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	400 S Lakewood Ave	Ocoee	34761	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 877-5027	670	42	15.9	60.9%	129 (19.3%)	115 (17.2%)	391 (58.4%)	17 (2.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	16 (2.4%)	36.1	1454^th of 2256 public elementary schools	35.5%		26.9	1686^th of 2240 public elementary schools	24.7%	232	44.0	36.0	57.0				47.0	42.0	48.0				58.0					$12,008	$2,425	$9,584
William S Maxey Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	602 E Story Road	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 877-5020	468	32	14.6	62.0%	52 (11.1%)	192 (41.0%)	183 (39.1%)	19 (4.1%)	8 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.8%)	71.4	611^th of 2256 public elementary schools	72.9%		69.3	643^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	71.3%	32	62.0	60.0	70.0				68.0	54.0	74.0				73.0					$13,166	$3,041	$10,124

Frequently Asked Questions about Thornebrooke Elementary

Is Thornebrooke Elementary a good school?

Yes. Thornebrooke Elementary ranks in the top 8.2% of Florida elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Thornebrooke Elementary attend?

Students who attend Thornebrooke Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Gotha Middle
High : Olympia High

What is the racial makeup of Thornebrooke Elementary?

Students at Thornebrooke Elementary are 48% White, 24% Hispanic, 16% African American, 8% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

How many students attend Thornebrooke Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 631 students attended Thornebrooke Elementary.

What district is Thornebrooke Elementary in?

Orange

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