Thorntown Elementary School

Western Boone Co Com Sch Dist
200 Mill St
Thorntown, IN 46071
424 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Thorntown Elementary School, located at 200 Mill St in Thorntown, Indiana, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Western Boone County Community School Corporation. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment for its students, focusing on fundamental learning, character development, and social growth. By providing a curriculum that emphasizes both core subjects and enrichment activities, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their middle school years and beyond.

Beyond its academic mission, Thorntown Elementary is characterized by its small-town atmosphere, which encourages strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school prides itself on being a hub for the Thorntown community, often hosting events and initiatives that promote school spirit and collaborative learning. With a commitment to inclusivity and student well-being, the staff strives to cultivate a positive school climate where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.
424
Total Students
24.5
Full-Time Teachers
17.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    388 (91.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    21 (5.0 %)
  • Two or More
    13 (3.1 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Western Boone Co Com Sch Dist
Phone: (765)485-2447
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 424
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 145
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 29

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 22
Kindergarten 52
Grade 1 61
Grade 2 62
Grade 3 55
Grade 4 64
Grade 5 62
Grade 6 46
Gender Ratio
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