Thornton School
Johnston, RI · Elementary School · Grades 1-5
Thornton School is a elementary school in Johnston, RI with 335 students enrolled and a 39% proficiency rate. Part of Johnston. NCES data from the U.S. Department of Education.
About This School
Thornton School is a elementary school located in Johnston, Rhode Island. The school serves 335 students in grades 1-5. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1.
According to EDFacts assessment data, 39% of students meet grade-level proficiency standards in combined math and reading.
62% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community.
Thornton School is part of the Johnston in Rhode Island. The school receives Title I federal funding.
How This School Compares
Thornton School has 335 students enrolled, making it smaller than the average school in Johnston (387 students). Its 39% proficiency rate is 15 percentage points below the district average of 54%. Compared to the Rhode Island state average of 51%, the school performs 13 points lower. With a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio, it offers smaller class sizes than the national average.
Frequently Asked Questions
Thornton School has 335 students enrolled in grades 1-5. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1.
According to EDFacts data, 39% of students at Thornton School meet grade-level proficiency standards in combined math and reading assessments.
Thornton School is part of the Johnston in Johnston, Rhode Island. You can view all schools in this district on the district page.
All data on this page comes from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and EDFacts assessment results. These are official federal datasets published by the U.S. Department of Education.
School profiles are built from NCES directory data and EDFacts assessment results. Proficiency rates reflect combined math and reading performance. Graduation rates are reported for high schools with available data.