Thorntown Elementary School

Summary:

Thorntown Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 424 students in grades PK-6 in Thorntown, Indiana, which is part of the Western Boone County Community School District. This high-performing school consistently ranks in the top 15% of Indiana elementary schools and outperforms state and district averages on academic assessments.

Thorntown Elementary's academic excellence is evident in its strong proficiency rates, particularly in math, where 63.67% of students were proficient in 2023-2024, compared to 58.82% for the district and 38.1% statewide. The school's 6th-grade students stand out, with 66.13% proficient in ELA and 54.84% proficient in math, outperforming their peers. Additionally, Thorntown Elementary maintains a low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 3.4% to 4.0% in recent years, which is lower than the state average.

Comparing Thorntown Elementary to nearby schools highlights its exceptional performance. While Granville Wells Elementary in the same district has similar academic rankings, Thorntown's chronic absenteeism rate is significantly lower. In contrast, schools in the neighboring Community Schools of Frankfort district, such as Suncrest Elementary and Green Meadows Intermediate, have lower academic performance and higher chronic absenteeism rates. Thorntown Elementary's consistent performance over time and stable demographic composition suggest the school is providing a quality education to its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 200 Mill St
       Thorntown, IN  46071


(765) 485-2447

District: Western Boone County Com School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
142nd of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,105 Help


Students who attend Thorntown Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Western Boone Junior-Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.3 Help
Number of students:  424

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.5%
Hispanic:
5.0%
Two or more races:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Thorntown Elementary School ranks better than 85.9% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.82. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.5%), Hispanic (5%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 32.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thorntown Elementary School is 17.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thorntown Elementary School is $8,105.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Western Boone County Com School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Western Boone County Com School District 22nd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Thorntown Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 69.27 85th 326 73.9%
2005 78.87 133rd 959 86.1%
2006 76.83 163rd 961 83.0%
2007 75.02 193rd 985 80.4%
2008 69.17 284th 996 71.5%
2009 73.65 235th 1003 76.6%
2010 65.89 360th 1009 64.3%
2011 56.74 521st 1025 49.2%
2012 60.97 436th 1015 57.0%
2013 65.61 386th 1035 62.7%
2014 64.63 409th 1036 60.5%
2015 56.26 501st 1040 51.8%
2016 67.37 350th 1046 66.5%
2017 64.95 388th 1033 62.4%
2018 72.53 267th 1027 74.0%
2019 71.58 276th 1031 73.2%
2021 81.72 159th 1016 84.4%
2022 89.88 70th 1020 93.1%
2023 89.09 70th 1016 93.1%
2024 83.82 142nd 1010 85.9%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Thorntown Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 431 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1989 434 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 435
1990 453 1 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 458
1991 469 2 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 474
1992 471 2 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 475
1993 485 1 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1994 506 0 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 511
1995 533 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 1 535
1996 533 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 1 535
1997 533 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 533
1998 557 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 557
1999 566 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 568
2000 534 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 536
2001 493 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 493
2002 446 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 446
2003 446 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 446
2004 457 0 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 463
2005 424 0 2 7 2 n/a n/a 0 435
2006 444 1 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 453
2007 439 0 1 9 0 n/a n/a 7 456
2008 424 0 2 10 1 n/a n/a 7 444
2009 418 0 2 12 5 n/a n/a 10 447
2010 431 0 1 9 0 n/a n/a 16 457
2011 379 2 0 19 1 1 5 0 407
2012 389 0 2 17 1 1 10 0 420
2013 397 0 3 13 0 1 9 0 423
2014 403 0 2 8 0 1 10 0 424
2015 409 2 1 8 0 1 12 0 433
2016 416 1 1 7 0 0 12 0 437
2017 405 1 0 8 0 0 11 0 425
2018 425 1 0 9 0 0 15 0 450
2019 443 1 0 14 0 0 17 0 475
2020 458 0 0 21 0 0 14 0 493
2021 429 1 0 15 0 0 7 0 452
2022 434 1 0 16 1 0 10 0 462
2023 388 1 0 21 1 0 13 0 424

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 Thorntown Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 431 24.4 17.6 15.3
1989 435 24.9 17.4 14
1990 458 24.4 18.7 12
1991 474 24.4 19.4 12
1992 475 24.5 19.3 12.6
1993 492 24.6 20.0 15.4
1994 511 24.3 21.0 15.1
1995 535 27.3 19.6 12
1996 535 27.3 19.6 12
1997 533 30.1 17.7 11.4
1998 557 29.8 18.7 18
1999 568 31.6 18.0 19.2
2000 536 31.2 17.2 20.9
2001 493 28.6 17.2 22.7
2002 446 26.3 17.0 29.6
2003 446 26.3 17.0 29.6
2004 463 26.2 17.7 27.2
2005 435 27.3 15.9 25.1
2006 453 26.5 17.1 24.9
2007 456 n/a n/a 30.1
2008 444 26.2 16.9 30
2009 447 24.7 18.1 37.3
2010 457 26.6 17.1 42.4
2011 407 20.3 19.9 39.1
2012 420 23.5 17.8 39.8
2013 423 20.0 21.1 41.6
2014 424 21.0 20.1 44.6
2015 433 19.0 22.7 43.6
2016 437 20.0 21.8 41.2
2017 425 21.0 20.2 38.6
2018 450 17.0 26.4 38.9
2019 475 22.0 21.5 37.3
2020 493 24.0 20.5 36.9
2021 452 21.4 21.0 32.3
2022 462 25.0 18.4 31.8
2023 424 24.5 17.3 32.8

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 Thorntown Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 431 24.4 17.6 15.3
1989 435 24.9 17.4 14
1990 458 24.4 18.7 12
1991 474 24.4 19.4 12
1992 475 24.5 19.3 12.6
1993 492 24.6 20.0 15.4
1994 511 24.3 21.0 15.1
1995 535 27.3 19.6 12
1996 535 27.3 19.6 12
1997 533 30.1 17.7 11.4
1998 557 29.8 18.7 18
1999 568 31.6 18.0 19.2
2000 536 31.2 17.2 20.9
2001 493 28.6 17.2 22.7
2002 446 26.3 17.0 29.6
2003 446 26.3 17.0 29.6
2004 463 26.2 17.7 27.2
2005 435 27.3 15.9 25.1
2006 453 26.5 17.1 24.9
2007 456 n/a n/a 30.1
2008 444 26.2 16.9 30
2009 447 24.7 18.1 37.3
2010 457 26.6 17.1 42.4
2011 407 20.3 19.9 39.1
2012 420 23.5 17.8 39.8
2013 423 20.0 21.1 41.6
2014 424 21.0 20.1 44.6
2015 433 19.0 22.7 43.6
2016 437 20.0 21.8 41.2
2017 425 21.0 20.2 38.6
2018 450 17.0 26.4 38.9
2019 475 22.0 21.5 37.3
2020 493 24.0 20.5 36.9
2021 452 21.4 21.0 32.3
2022 462 25.0 18.4 31.8
2023 424 24.5 17.3 32.8

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 Thorntown Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $463 (6.4%) $6,721 (93.6%) $7,184
2020 $439 (6.1%) $6,795 (93.9%) $7,234
2021 $600 (7.8%) $7,133 (92.2%) $7,733
2022 $740 (9.1%) $7,365 (90.9%) $8,104

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thorntown Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 276th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 70th of 1016 Elementary schools
 19.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Thorntown Elementary School)62.167.9
 5.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Western Boone County Com School District)54.364.4
 10.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Thorntown Elementary School)69.780.4
 10.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Western Boone County Com School District)67.484.2
 16.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Thorntown Elementary School)51.855.4
 3.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Western Boone County Com School District)53.755.6
 1.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Thorntown Elementary School)71.472.3
 0.9%
   4th Grade Math (Western Boone County Com School District)75.974.4
 1.5%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Thorntown Elementary School)53.647.7
 5.9%
   4th Grade Science (Western Boone County Com School District)55.650.4
 5.2%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Thorntown Elementary School)56.354.7
 1.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Western Boone County Com School District)62.652.1
 10.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Thorntown Elementary School)47.964.1
 16.2%
   5th Grade Math (Western Boone County Com School District)58.565
 6.5%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Thorntown Elementary School)50.767.2
 16.5%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Western Boone County Com School District)52.459
 6.6%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Thorntown Elementary School)51.661.2
 9.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Western Boone County Com School District)55.855.7
 0.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Thorntown Elementary School)62.965.3
 2.4%
   6th Grade Math (Western Boone County Com School District)58.961.3
 2.4%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Thorntown Elementary School)53.257.1
 3.9%
   6th Grade Science (Western Boone County Com School District)56.655.7
 0.9%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students475424
 10.7%
African American11
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic1421
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White443388
 12.4%
Two or More Races1713
 23.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.3%32.8%
 4.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Thorntown Elementary School

Thorntown Elementary School ranks 142nd of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Thorntown Elementary School are 92% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 424 students attended Thorntown Elementary School.

Students who attend Thorntown Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Western Boone Junior-Senior High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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