Thornton Elementary

Summary:

Thornton Elementary is a public elementary school in Arlington, Texas, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 771 students. The school is part of the Arlington Independent School District, which is ranked 683 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Thornton Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Texas elementary schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on STAAR tests is significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 22.92% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 37.83% in the district and 48.85% statewide. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with relatively stronger results for African American students but struggles for Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students from low-income families, who make up 95.07% of the student population.

Thornton Elementary's performance is generally lower than the nearby Blanton Elementary, Goodman Elementary, and Berry Elementary, which all have higher STAAR test scores and better overall rankings. However, Thornton Elementary's performance for African American students is relatively stronger compared to the nearby schools, suggesting that the school may be providing more targeted support for this subgroup. The school's high percentage of students from low-income families and the large population of English Language Learners may be contributing to its overall academic struggles, and the school could benefit from a more comprehensive approach to supporting its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 2315 Stonegate St
       Arlington, TX  76010-4896


(682) 867-4200

District: Arlington Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4488th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,149 Help


Students who attend Thornton Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Carter J H
High:    Sam Houston High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  771

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
90.5%
African American:
6.1%
White:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Thornton Elementary ranks worse than 96% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 50th among 52 ranked elementary schools in the Arlington Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.5. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (90.5%), African American (6.1%), White (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 95.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thornton Elementary is 13.7, which is the 17th best among 52 elementary schools in the Arlington Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thornton Elementary is $10,149, which is the 25th highest among 52 elementary schools in the Arlington Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

Thornton Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Arlington Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Arlington Independent School District (Isd) 683rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Thornton Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Thornton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 7.80 3395th 3465 2.0%
2005 20.92 3145th 3475 9.5%
2006 24.78 3025th 3476 13.0%
2007 20.61 3375th 3724 9.4%
2008 27.27 3209th 3768 14.8%
2009 13.21 3707th 3884 4.6%
2010 12.07 3791st 3937 3.7%
2011 18.36 3780th 4095 7.7%
2012 20.64 3831st 4206 8.9%
2013 9.97 4083rd 4221 3.3%
2014 16.90 3922nd 4260 7.9%
2015 16.88 3886th 4320 10.0%
2016 21.18 3676th 4286 14.2%
2017 19.30 3813th 4329 11.9%
2018 12.05 4175th 4359 4.2%
2019 18.47 3999th 4479 10.7%
2021 14.59 4238th 4578 7.4%
2022 16.04 4158th 4581 9.2%
2023 10.86 4437th 4647 4.5%
2024 10.50 4488th 4675 4.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Thornton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.06 2659th 3226 17.6%
2019 36.53 2304th 3333 30.9%
2021 30.43 2638th 3446 23.4%
2022 31.62 2679th 3487 23.2%
2023 21.59 3187th 3556 10.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Thornton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.19 2078th 3558 41.6%
2019 16.06 3616th 3684 1.8%
2021 20.22 3593rd 3799 5.4%
2022 25.46 3352nd 3952 15.2%
2023 39.22 2360th 4086 42.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Thornton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.91 4016th 4264 5.8%
2019 28.42 3555th 4309 17.5%
2021 18.76 4094th 4451 8.0%
2022 23.92 3846th 4477 14.1%
2023 16.08 4247th 4521 6.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Thornton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.06 4162nd 4306 3.3%
2019 19.70 3883rd 4348 10.7%
2021 15.85 4164th 4499 7.4%
2022 15.42 4211th 4561 7.7%
2023 11.19 4409th 4588 3.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Thornton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.64 2673rd 3106 13.9%
2019 17.22 2973rd 3184 6.6%
2021 5.36 2927th 3006 2.6%
2022 9.56 2868th 2958 3.0%
2023 2.30 2952nd 2980 0.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Thornton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.89 3298th 4240 22.2%
2019 43.52 2434th 4295 43.3%
2021 33.42 3093rd 4331 28.6%
2022 37.80 2959th 4461 33.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Thornton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.93 4062nd 4319 6.0%
2019 21.30 3784th 4357 13.2%
2021 15.84 4143rd 4498 7.9%
2022 18.35 4073rd 4563 10.7%
2023 13.51 4301st 4585 6.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Thornton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.67 1310th 2483 47.2%
2021 39.35 1444th 2444 40.9%
2022 58.83 811th 2421 66.5%
2023 61.93 704th 2443 71.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Thornton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.90 3961st 4168 5.0%
2019 23.82 3641st 4188 13.1%
2021 19.12 3940th 4329 9.0%
2022 20.02 3955th 4376 9.6%
2023 12.85 4224th 4401 4.0%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Sunday, April 14, 2013

Open Quote Thornton Elementary has dedicated teachers but the discipline problems are out of control. I am not sure if administrators don't see the problem or if they don't know what to do. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Thornton Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 358 175 2 99 2 n/a n/a 0 636
1989 341 173 6 127 1 n/a n/a 0 648
1990 350 190 6 194 1 n/a n/a 0 741
1991 336 214 8 223 1 n/a n/a 0 782
1992 295 218 10 353 2 n/a n/a 0 878
1993 260 219 14 461 0 n/a n/a 0 954
1994 248 204 13 469 0 n/a n/a 0 934
1995 201 188 25 614 6 n/a n/a 0 1034
1996 201 188 25 614 6 n/a n/a 0 1034
1997 197 218 45 437 6 n/a n/a 0 903
1998 146 222 46 497 10 n/a n/a 0 921
1999 150 278 44 568 8 n/a n/a 0 1048
2000 145 264 43 634 7 n/a n/a 0 1093
2001 169 216 24 767 4 n/a n/a 0 1180
2002 49 111 14 665 3 n/a n/a 0 842
2003 49 111 14 665 3 n/a n/a 0 842
2004 28 116 11 694 1 n/a n/a 0 850
2005 37 73 11 667 0 n/a n/a 0 788
2006 49 77 4 647 1 n/a n/a 0 778
2007 28 81 11 620 4 n/a n/a 0 744
2008 27 84 11 610 2 n/a n/a 0 734
2009 39 69 3 605 2 n/a n/a 0 718
2010 31 71 2 680 0 n/a n/a 0 784
2011 30 64 5 728 3 1 1 0 832
2012 35 111 14 728 2 1 1 0 892
2013 33 84 10 800 5 3 1 0 936
2014 31 75 11 802 4 2 2 0 927
2015 45 70 9 833 3 0 4 0 964
2016 26 52 9 775 2 0 0 0 864
2017 28 40 6 724 2 2 0 0 802
2018 22 31 5 708 4 0 0 0 770
2019 26 46 1 693 3 0 1 0 770
2020 25 43 2 638 2 0 2 0 712
2021 25 54 1 581 1 0 0 0 662
2022 23 50 4 700 1 1 2 0 781
2023 18 47 3 698 1 2 2 0 771

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Thornton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 636 30.0 21.2 n/a
1989 648 n/a n/a n/a
1990 741 39.0 19.0 n/a
1991 782 38.5 20.3 n/a
1992 878 48.0 18.2 56.5
1993 954 51.0 18.7 74.5
1994 934 52.7 17.7 72.6
1995 1034 56.6 18.3 75.6
1996 1034 56.6 18.3 75.6
1997 903 51.6 17.5 72.2
1998 921 54.9 16.8 75.5
1999 1048 55.5 18.9 82.6
2000 1093 70.1 15.6 81.5
2001 1180 80.2 14.7 84.9
2002 842 54.7 15.4 89.9
2003 842 54.7 15.4 89.9
2004 850 55.0 15.5 91.3
2005 788 53.1 14.8 93.4
2006 778 54.5 14.3 95
2007 744 51.4 14.5 96.5
2008 734 56.6 13.0 92.8
2009 718 49.5 14.5 91.6
2010 784 48.4 16.1 94.8
2011 832 51.7 16.0 96.2
2012 892 52.1 17.1 93.9
2013 936 58.5 15.9 95.7
2014 927 55.6 16.6 95.1
2015 964 55.0 17.5 94.1
2016 864 52.0 16.6 94.9
2017 802 51.9 15.4 95.4
2018 770 48.4 15.9 90.4
2019 770 48.1 15.9 97
2020 712 47.2 15.0 98.6
2021 662 48.4 13.6 90.8
2022 781 57.3 13.6 94.8
2023 771 55.9 13.7 95.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Thornton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 636 30.0 21.2 n/a
1989 648 n/a n/a n/a
1990 741 39.0 19.0 n/a
1991 782 38.5 20.3 n/a
1992 878 48.0 18.2 56.5
1993 954 51.0 18.7 74.5
1994 934 52.7 17.7 72.6
1995 1034 56.6 18.3 75.6
1996 1034 56.6 18.3 75.6
1997 903 51.6 17.5 72.2
1998 921 54.9 16.8 75.5
1999 1048 55.5 18.9 82.6
2000 1093 70.1 15.6 81.5
2001 1180 80.2 14.7 84.9
2002 842 54.7 15.4 89.9
2003 842 54.7 15.4 89.9
2004 850 55.0 15.5 91.3
2005 788 53.1 14.8 93.4
2006 778 54.5 14.3 95
2007 744 51.4 14.5 96.5
2008 734 56.6 13.0 92.8
2009 718 49.5 14.5 91.6
2010 784 48.4 16.1 94.8
2011 832 51.7 16.0 96.2
2012 892 52.1 17.1 93.9
2013 936 58.5 15.9 95.7
2014 927 55.6 16.6 95.1
2015 964 55.0 17.5 94.1
2016 864 52.0 16.6 94.9
2017 802 51.9 15.4 95.4
2018 770 48.4 15.9 90.4
2019 770 48.1 15.9 97
2020 712 47.2 15.0 98.6
2021 662 48.4 13.6 90.8
2022 781 57.3 13.6 94.8
2023 771 55.9 13.7 95.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Thornton Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,114 (12.4%) $7,903 (87.6%) $9,017
2020 $967 (10.4%) $8,320 (89.6%) $9,287
2021 $774 (7.6%) $9,375 (92.4%) $10,149

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thornton Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3999th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4437th of 4647 Elementary schools
 6.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Thornton Elementary)3124
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3739
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Thornton Elementary)3023
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3933
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Thornton Elementary)1826
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3014
 16%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Thornton Elementary)1521
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))2212
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Thornton Elementary)2525
   4th Grade Reading (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3738
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Thornton Elementary)3122
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3938
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Thornton Elementary)812
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))1117
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Thornton Elementary)012
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))511
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2622
 4%
5th Grade Reading (Thornton Elementary)3019
 11%
   5th Grade Reading (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))4542
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Thornton Elementary)3621
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))4737
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Thornton Elementary)2010
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3825
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Thornton Elementary)4233
 9%
   5th Grade Reading (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))4420
 24%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%
5th Grade Mathematics (Thornton Elementary)97
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))1314
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2823
 5%
5th Grade Science (Thornton Elementary)08
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))64
 2%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)189
 9%
6th Grade Reading (Thornton Elementary)1624
 8%
   6th Grade Reading (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3743
 6%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Thornton Elementary)3414
 20%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))4934
 15%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students770771
 0.1%
African American4647
 2.2%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic693698
 0.7%
Pacific Islander02
White2618
 30.8%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97%95.1%
 1.9%


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Thornton Elementary ranks in the bottom 4.0% of Texas elementary schools.

Students who attend Thornton Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Carter J H
High : Sam Houston High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 771 students attended Thornton Elementary.

Students at Thornton Elementary are 91% Hispanic, 6% African American, 2% White.


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