THORNDYKE ROAD

Thorndyke Road is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Worcester school district, located in Worcester, MA with about 381 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 20 teachers, Thorndyke Road has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Thorndyke Road School is a public elementary school located in the Greendale neighborhood of Worcester, Massachusetts, serving students from kindergarten through sixth grade. As part of the Worcester Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a supportive and structured academic environment. The school emphasizes foundational learning in core subjects while fostering a sense of community among its diverse student body, focusing on both the intellectual and social-emotional development of its pupils.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Thorndyke Road School strives to integrate technology and enrichment opportunities to prepare students for future academic success. The school maintains a collaborative atmosphere, encouraging active parent involvement and community partnerships to enhance the educational experience. By prioritizing a safe and inclusive learning culture, Thorndyke Road aims to help every child reach their full potential within the broader framework of the Worcester educational system.

For more information, contact Thorndyke Road at (508) 799-3550 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

30 Thorndyke Rd
Worcester, MA 01606
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THORNDYKE ROAD is a public Title I school in Worcester, MA with about 381 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Worcester
Total Students:
381
Teachers:
20.36
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 381 students

White
49.3%
Hispanic/Latino
25.2%
Black or African American
16.0%
Asian
5.5%
Two or more races
3.9%

Female
48.3%
Male
51.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.