Thornton Central School

www.tcs.sau48.org

185 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

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.

185

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thornton Central School
Demographic	Student Count
White	172
Hispanic	5
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

White
172 (93.0 %)
Hispanic
5 (2.7 %)
Two or More
4 (2.2 %)
Black
2 (1.1 %)
Asian
1 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Thornton School District
Phone:	(603)726-8904
Website:	http://www.tcs.sau48.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	185
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	31
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 21

Grade 1 17

Grade 2 21

Grade 3 16

Grade 4 26

Grade 5 28

Grade 6 22

Grade 7 13

Grade 8 21