Thornton Elementary School
Tel:
(682)867-4200
- Thornton Elementary School serves 802 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 68% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 53% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%.
Top Placements
Thornton Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Thornton Elementary School's student population of 802 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 802 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 52 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Thornton Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Thornton Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #6774 out of 7,879 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 78% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 72% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 91% | 52% |
| Black | 5% | 13% |
| White | 4% | 28% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.41 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 93% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Arlington Isd School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Thornton Elementary School is Sam Houston High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Carter J High School (1.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Knox Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Arlington Knox Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 543 students
0.4 miles
2315 Stonegate St
Arlington, TX 76010
(682)867-2051 0.4 PK-6 543 - Arlington Johns Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 715 students
0.5 miles
1900 Sherry St
Arlington, TX 76010
(682)867-2500 0.5 PK-6 715 - Arlington Roark Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 447 students
0.7 miles
2401 Roberts Cir
Arlington, TX 76010
(682)867-2900 0.7 PK-6 447 - Grand Prairie Crouch Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 682 students
0.9 miles
2810 Prairie Hill Ln
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(682)867-0200 0.9 K-6 682 - Arlington Anderson Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 694 students
1.0 miles
1101 Timberlake Dr
Arlington, TX 76010
(682)867-7750 1.0 PK-6 694
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