Serving 761 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, 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 20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 761 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Thornton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thornton Elementary School is 0.15, 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.
Thornton Elementary School is ranked #7587 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Thornton Elementary School?
761 students attend Thornton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Thornton Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thornton Elementary School?
Thornton Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thornton Elementary School offer ?
Thornton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Thornton Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Thornton Elementary School located?
Thornton Elementary School is located in the East Arlington neighborhood of Arlington, TX. There are 17 other public schools located in East Arlington.
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The nearest high school to Thornton Elementary School is Sam Houston High School (1.3 miles away)
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 761 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
