Thornton Elementary School

The national and state flags fly over Thornton Elementary School in Midway.

Planters add ambiance to the entrance of Thornton Elementary School in Midway.

An art installation of wood and hay greets Midway students at Thornton Elementary School.

Students are encouraged to expand their knowledge through a book exchange at Thornton Elementary

Thornton Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

2825 Cottonwood Ln, Temple, TX

South Temple Neighborhood

Temple Independent School District

740 Students

C+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mr Craig Wilson

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1

Math Proficiency
34%

Reading Proficiency
37%

C+

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

37%

Math Proficiency

34%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

17:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

44.2%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

491:1

Student Diversity

Female

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Hispanic

55.2%

White

20%

Black

15.6%

Two or more races

7.4%

Asian or Pacific Islander

1.1%

Native American

<1%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 other

1/11/2017

The teachers are excellent and work very hard to overcome the obstacles faced by this campus. There is a lot of poverty in this area, the teachers and PTO even raised money to buy coats for many children. Despite the odds against them, they still manage to be great teachers, and all my children who...

1.0 parent

2/24/2016

The teacher my daughter has, has given up on her, she's told me straight to my face she doesn't know what to do anymore. She knew from the beginning my daughter is a little slow and needs a little help with someone she can trust but she doesn't seem to care. I've brought it to the attention of the p...

2.0 parent

5/7/2015

Bullying is a big issue that isn't addressed there, last year my son was beat up on playground by 4 different kids at one time, teachers weren't watching the kids, I reported it and kept pursuing that something be done, my son come home over week later with apology notes from each of the 4 kids and...

5.0 parent

8/13/2014

Thornton is a GREAT school! The Teachers, Principals, and Staff are super nice and always looking for ways to improve and make our students successful.

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Thornton Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Temple, TX and is served by the Temple Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 740 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 34% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Thornton Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $294,083. Discover additional schools in the area, like Bell Co J J A E P, Temple High School, Wheatley Alternative Education Center, and more. Learn more about what Temple has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Thornton Elementary School.

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