Serving 763 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, 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 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 763 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thornton Elementary School's student population of 763 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
763 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1960
School Rankings
Thornton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thornton Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#5579 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
59%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
13%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
20%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thornton Elementary School's ranking?
Thornton Elementary School is ranked #5579 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Thornton Elementary School often compared to?
Thornton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scott Elementary School, Raye-allen Elementary School, Charter Oak Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Thornton Elementary School?
763 students attend Thornton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Thornton Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thornton Elementary School?
Thornton Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thornton Elementary School offer ?
Thornton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Thornton Elementary School part of?
Thornton Elementary School is part of Temple Independent School District.
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