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Thornton Creek Elementary School

46180 W 9 MILE RD, NOVI, MI 48374

Top 10% School in Michigan

Ranked 13 of 305 in Michigan

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Thornton Creek Elementary School

46180 W 9 MILE RD, NOVI, MI 48374

Top 10% School in Michigan

Ranked 13 of 305 in Michigan

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About Thornton Creek Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 72%
Reading 72%
State average proficiency is 72% in Math and 72% in Reading.
34
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
509
Total Students
$82442
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 66.6%
Asian 23.5%
Hispanic 4.9%
Black 2.1%
Two+ Races 3%
Native Am. 0%
White
66.6%
Asian
23.5%
Hispanic
4.9%
Black
2.1%
Two+ Races
3%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 509
47.1%
240 Female
52.9%
269 Male

Student Population

509 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Thornton Creek Elementary School Contact Information

Address

46180 W 9 MILE RD, NOVI, MI 48374

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Phone

(248) 465-2350

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TOP 13 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Thornton Creek Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
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  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:45 AM - 3:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Thornton Creek Elementary School launched "Mentally Strong Mustangs", a new initiative aimed at promoting student wellness, resilience, and balance among those participating in academics and extracurricular activities.

FAQ

Q1. What is the MiStar Parent Portal used for at Thornton Creek Elementary School?

Ans. The MiStar Parent Portal allows parents secure, online access to student information such as attendance, grades, report cards, and transcripts, using a personal PIN and password.

Q2. What is “The Leader in Me” program at Thornton Creek Elementary School?

Ans. The Leader in Me is a school-wide leadership program based on The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People®, helping students develop empowerment, responsibility, and 21st-century life skills to reach their full potential.

Q3. What is the Student Credit Union at Thornton Creek Elementary School?

Ans. Thornton Creek partners with Community Financial to operate a student-run credit union, teaching students about financial responsibility, money management, and leadership through hands-on banking experiences.

Q4. How can I report my child’s absence at Thornton Creek Elementary School in Novi, MI?

Ans. Families can report absences through the MISTAR Q ParentConnection portal, accessible via desktop or mobile app. Simply log in and click the “Report an Absence” link. Alternatively, absences can be reported by calling the school’s attendance line at (248) 344-3999.

Q5. What transportation tracking system does Thornton Creek Elementary School use?

Ans. Starting with the 2025–2026 school year, Northville Public Schools will switch from the Durham Bus Tracker app to a new, enhanced platform called BusZone, making it easier for families to track school transportation in real time.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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