THORNTON CENTRAL SCHOOL

Thornton Central School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Thornton School District school district, located in Thornton, NH with about 205 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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 22 teachers, Thornton Central School has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.

Thornton Central School, located at 1886 NH Route 175 in Thornton, New Hampshire, serves as the primary educational institution for the local community. Operating as part of SAU 48, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for students in the region. By focusing on academic growth and community engagement, the school aims to prepare its students for future success while maintaining strong ties to the surrounding Thornton area.

The school’s official website, [www.tcs.sau48.org](http://www.tcs.sau48.org), serves as a central hub for parents, students, and staff to access essential resources, including academic calendars, school policies, and updates on extracurricular activities. As a vital component of the local educational landscape, Thornton Central School emphasizes both the individual development of its pupils and the collaborative spirit of the town, ensuring that families remain well-informed and connected to the school's ongoing initiatives and programs.

For more information, contact Thornton Central School at (603) 726-8904 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1886 NH Rte. 175
Thornton, NH 03285
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THORNTON CENTRAL SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Thornton, NH with about 205 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Hampshire

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
205
Teachers:
22.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
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
7th Grade
8th 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 205 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending THORNTON CENTRAL SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.

White
92.2%
Asian
4.9%
Black or African American
2.4%
Hispanic/Latino
0.5%

Female
44.9%
Male
55.1%

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.