Thornton Elementary

Summary:

Thornton Elementary is a public elementary school located in Temple, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 744. The school is part of the Temple Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 733 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Thornton Elementary faces several challenges, including below-average academic performance, significant achievement gaps among student subgroups, and a high percentage of students from low-income families. The school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally below the state and district averages across grade levels and subject areas. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with the school ranking in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools for African American, Hispanic, and multi-racial students, as well as for students with special education needs and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds. However, the school's English Language Learner (ELL) students perform relatively better, with the school ranking in the middle third of Texas elementary schools for this subgroup.

Thornton Elementary's performance is generally lower than the nearby schools within the Temple ISD, such as Jefferson Elementary, Kennedy-Powell Elementary, and Western Hills Elementary. However, Thornton Elementary outperforms some of the other nearby schools, such as Cater Elementary and Scott Elementary, in certain subject areas and grade levels.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2825 Cottonwood Ln
       Temple, TX  76502-2575


(254) 215-5700

District: Temple Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2623rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,612 Help


Students who attend Thornton Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Bonham Middle
High:    Temple High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  744

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
55.2%
White:
20.0%
African American:
15.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Thornton Elementary ranks worse than 56.1% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 3rd among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Temple Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.26. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Thornton Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Temple Independent School District (Isd). Student population at Thornton Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (55.2%), White (20%), African American (15.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.3% 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 16.7. 5 elementary schools in the Temple Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thornton Elementary is $8,612, which is the lowest among 8 elementary schools in the Temple Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Temple Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Temple Independent School District (Isd) 733rd 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 74.21 724th 3465 79.1%
2005 71.40 915th 3475 73.7%
2006 75.28 695th 3476 80.0%
2007 71.02 1004th 3724 73.0%
2008 52.26 2080th 3768 44.8%
2009 33.14 3059th 3884 21.2%
2010 55.11 2052nd 3937 47.9%
2011 46.31 2632nd 4095 35.7%
2012 41.09 2828th 4206 32.8%
2013 37.67 3000th 4221 28.9%
2014 35.52 3135th 4260 26.4%
2015 33.62 3171st 4320 26.6%
2016 18.11 3820th 4286 10.9%
2017 35.33 2823rd 4329 34.8%
2018 23.52 3609th 4359 17.2%
2019 25.83 3583rd 4479 20.0%
2021 33.18 2953rd 4578 35.5%
2022 31.92 3260th 4581 28.8%
2023 34.95 3097th 4647 33.4%
2024 43.26 2623rd 4675 43.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Thornton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 20.10 891st 1004 11.3%
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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 27.30 2693rd 3226 16.5%
2019 25.08 2892nd 3333 13.2%
2021 46.79 1651st 3446 52.1%
2022 48.97 1708th 3487 51.0%
2023 41.64 2147th 3556 39.6%
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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 29.47 2755th 3558 22.6%
2019 24.18 3229th 3684 12.4%
2021 23.98 3263rd 3799 14.1%
2022 29.80 3041st 3952 23.1%
2023 27.27 3323rd 4086 18.7%
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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 19.40 3956th 4264 7.2%
2019 28.77 3537th 4309 17.9%
2021 43.43 2499th 4451 43.9%
2022 37.76 2972nd 4477 33.6%
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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 21.72 3738th 4306 13.2%
2019 25.73 3578th 4348 17.7%
2021 42.22 2453rd 4499 45.5%
2022 37.39 2936th 4561 35.6%
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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 40.16 2313th 3106 25.5%
2019 45.76 2196th 3184 31.0%
2021 42.78 1998th 3006 33.5%
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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 38.25 2784th 4240 34.3%
2019 26.80 3600th 4295 16.2%
2021 36.08 2882nd 4331 33.5%
2022 30.63 3470th 4461 22.2%
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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 27.99 3368th 4319 22.0%
2019 28.07 3407th 4357 21.8%
2021 26.53 3418th 4498 24.0%
2022 29.01 3455th 4563 24.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Thornton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 17.38 921st 1009 8.7%
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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 28.24 1981st 2483 20.2%
2019 26.41 2093rd 2515 16.8%
2021 32.80 1728th 2444 29.3%
2022 30.42 1864th 2421 23.0%
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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 21.05 3753rd 4168 10.0%
2019 26.60 3484th 4188 16.8%
2021 44.97 2246th 4329 48.1%
2022 39.79 2766th 4376 36.8%
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Rank History for White students at Thornton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.19 2011th 3127 35.7%
2019 37.68 2135th 3142 32.0%
2021 25.19 2545th 3082 17.4%
2022 31.65 2366th 3082 23.2%
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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.

Thornton Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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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 332 102 8 38 n/a n/a n/a 0 480
1989 346 100 6 46 0 n/a n/a 0 498
1990 352 96 5 57 0 n/a n/a 0 510
1991 361 121 2 65 1 n/a n/a 0 550
1992 384 113 4 70 1 n/a n/a 0 572
1993 390 134 5 78 3 n/a n/a 0 610
1994 364 154 5 63 1 n/a n/a 0 587
1995 361 150 5 91 2 n/a n/a 0 609
1996 361 150 5 91 2 n/a n/a 0 609
1997 321 147 4 72 1 n/a n/a 0 545
1998 326 166 3 74 2 n/a n/a 0 571
1999 279 71 2 56 0 n/a n/a 0 408
2000 265 81 2 57 0 n/a n/a 0 405
2001 279 89 6 101 0 n/a n/a 0 475
2002 238 98 7 100 0 n/a n/a 0 443
2003 238 98 7 100 0 n/a n/a 0 443
2004 258 86 9 109 1 n/a n/a 0 463
2005 216 100 5 108 0 n/a n/a 0 429
2006 238 105 10 126 0 n/a n/a 0 479
2007 211 104 13 157 2 n/a n/a 0 487
2008 214 91 11 155 0 n/a n/a 0 471
2009 236 100 15 157 2 n/a n/a 0 510
2010 223 120 14 145 1 n/a n/a 0 503
2011 205 115 14 161 2 1 7 0 505
2012 191 109 13 185 3 0 11 0 512
2013 197 128 14 169 2 0 10 0 520
2014 202 137 16 160 3 0 21 0 539
2015 202 136 17 141 11 3 24 0 534
2016 180 152 23 157 8 4 21 0 545
2017 169 150 22 216 6 4 19 0 586
2018 172 145 17 368 9 4 19 0 734
2019 148 141 23 400 6 3 16 0 737
2020 153 154 16 361 8 3 23 0 718
2021 133 149 11 381 5 1 45 0 725
2022 134 140 11 412 5 1 52 0 755
2023 149 116 8 411 3 2 55 0 744

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 480 26.0 18.4 n/a
1989 498 n/a n/a n/a
1990 510 32.0 15.9 n/a
1991 550 31.9 17.2 n/a
1992 572 34.6 16.5 30.9
1993 610 36.0 16.9 41.6
1994 587 40.7 14.4 39.5
1995 609 39.7 15.3 37.4
1996 609 39.7 15.3 37.4
1997 545 40.3 13.5 39.4
1998 571 39.2 14.6 41.2
1999 408 31.0 13.2 37
2000 405 31.0 13.1 34.8
2001 475 35.5 13.4 42.1
2002 443 30.8 14.4 45.8
2003 443 30.8 14.4 45.8
2004 463 31.4 14.7 47.1
2005 429 30.8 13.9 48.5
2006 479 30.8 15.6 50.9
2007 487 29.8 16.3 50.5
2008 471 31.1 15.1 56.3
2009 510 32.1 15.9 58.8
2010 503 32.1 15.6 62.8
2011 505 32.0 15.7 61.8
2012 512 30.5 16.7 69.1
2013 520 30.5 17.0 64.8
2014 539 34.0 15.8 67.9
2015 534 34.0 15.7 68.2
2016 545 33.0 16.5 66.4
2017 586 34.7 16.8 66.6
2018 734 44.0 16.6 72.5
2019 737 43.9 16.7 74.8
2020 718 43.8 16.3 80.2
2021 725 41.5 17.4 81.7
2022 755 41.9 18.0 78.1
2023 744 44.3 16.7 76.3

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 480 26.0 18.4 n/a
1989 498 n/a n/a n/a
1990 510 32.0 15.9 n/a
1991 550 31.9 17.2 n/a
1992 572 34.6 16.5 30.9
1993 610 36.0 16.9 41.6
1994 587 40.7 14.4 39.5
1995 609 39.7 15.3 37.4
1996 609 39.7 15.3 37.4
1997 545 40.3 13.5 39.4
1998 571 39.2 14.6 41.2
1999 408 31.0 13.2 37
2000 405 31.0 13.1 34.8
2001 475 35.5 13.4 42.1
2002 443 30.8 14.4 45.8
2003 443 30.8 14.4 45.8
2004 463 31.4 14.7 47.1
2005 429 30.8 13.9 48.5
2006 479 30.8 15.6 50.9
2007 487 29.8 16.3 50.5
2008 471 31.1 15.1 56.3
2009 510 32.1 15.9 58.8
2010 503 32.1 15.6 62.8
2011 505 32.0 15.7 61.8
2012 512 30.5 16.7 69.1
2013 520 30.5 17.0 64.8
2014 539 34.0 15.8 67.9
2015 534 34.0 15.7 68.2
2016 545 33.0 16.5 66.4
2017 586 34.7 16.8 66.6
2018 734 44.0 16.6 72.5
2019 737 43.9 16.7 74.8
2020 718 43.8 16.3 80.2
2021 725 41.5 17.4 81.7
2022 755 41.9 18.0 78.1
2023 744 44.3 16.7 76.3

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 $1,141 (14.9%) $6,516 (85.1%) $7,656
2020 $1,603 (19.3%) $6,689 (80.7%) $8,292
2021 $1,234 (14.3%) $7,378 (85.7%) $8,612

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 3583rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3097th of 4647 Elementary schools
 13.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Thornton Elementary)3446
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Temple Independent School District (Isd))3243
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Thornton Elementary)3042
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Temple Independent School District (Isd))3736
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Thornton Elementary)2633
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Temple Independent School District (Isd))2320
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Thornton Elementary)2237
 15%
   4th Grade Reading (Temple Independent School District (Isd))3739
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Thornton Elementary)2743
 16%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Temple Independent School District (Isd))3740
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Thornton Elementary)733
 26%
   4th Grade Reading (Temple Independent School District (Isd))2015
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Thornton Elementary)014
 14%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Temple Independent School District (Isd))118
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2618
 8%
5th Grade Reading (Thornton Elementary)3933
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Temple Independent School District (Isd))3845
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Thornton Elementary)4535
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Temple Independent School District (Isd))4439
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Thornton Elementary)4220
 22%
   5th Grade Science (Temple Independent School District (Isd))4126
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Thornton Elementary)3821
 17%
   5th Grade Reading (Temple Independent School District (Isd))5028
 22%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students737744
 0.9%
African American141116
 17.7%
American Indian63
 50%
Asian238
 65.2%
Hispanic400411
 2.8%
Pacific Islander32
 33.3%
White148149
 0.7%
Two or More Races1655
 243.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.8%76.3%
 1.6%


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Students who attend Thornton Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bonham Middle
High : Temple High School

Students at Thornton Elementary are 55% Hispanic, 20% White, 16% African American, 7% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Thornton Elementary ranks 2623rd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 744 students attended Thornton Elementary.


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