Serving 202 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, R L Thornton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 202 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
R L Thornton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
R L Thornton Elementary School's student population of 202 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
202 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
R L Thornton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of R L Thornton Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6874 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
13%
53%
Black
81%
13%
White
n/a
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R L Thornton Elementary School's ranking?
R L Thornton Elementary School is ranked #6874 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are R L Thornton Elementary School often compared to?
R L Thornton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gateway Charter Academy, J N Ervin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend R L Thornton Elementary School?
202 students attend R L Thornton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of R L Thornton Elementary School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of R L Thornton Elementary School?
R L Thornton Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does R L Thornton Elementary School offer ?
R L Thornton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is R L Thornton Elementary School part of?
R L Thornton Elementary School is part of Dallas ISD School District.
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