Thornton Creek Elementary School

www.northvilleschools.org

533 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Thornton Creek Elementary School is a public school located in Novi, Michigan, serving as part of the Northville Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering a supportive, student-centered environment. It emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects with social-emotional learning, aiming to prepare students for success in both their academic and personal lives. The school community is characterized by active parent involvement and a collaborative approach to education, which helps create a cohesive and engaging atmosphere for young learners.

The facility at 46180 West 9 Mile Road provides a modern setting for students in the Northville district, benefiting from the resources and organizational standards of its parent school system. Thornton Creek is recognized for maintaining high educational standards and prioritizing a safe, inclusive environment that encourages curiosity and character development. By integrating community values with rigorous instructional practices, the school works to ensure that all students receive a well-rounded foundation during their formative elementary years.

533

Total Students

32.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

4.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thornton Creek Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	355
Hispanic	26
Black	11
Asian	125
Two or More	16

White
355 (66.6 %)
Asian
125 (23.5 %)
Hispanic
26 (4.9 %)
Two or More
16 (3.0 %)
Black
11 (2.1 %)

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:	Northville Public Schools
Phone:	(248)465-2350
Website:	http://www.northvilleschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	533
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	24
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 87