R L THORNTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
R L THORNTON EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DALLAS ISD school district, located in DALLAS, TX with about 372 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 26 teachers, R L THORNTON EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
R.L. Thornton Elementary School is a public school located in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas, Texas, serving students as part of the Dallas Independent School District (DISD). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By utilizing the resources provided by the Dallas ISD, the school strives to prepare its elementary-aged students for the rigors of middle school and beyond through a structured curriculum focused on foundational literacy, mathematics, and social development.
The school community at R.L. Thornton places a strong value on the partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood. With its location on Old Ox Road, the campus serves as a central hub for students in the 75241 zip code, promoting inclusivity and school spirit. Parents and stakeholders looking for specific information regarding academic calendars, extracurricular programs, or campus initiatives can find the most up-to-date details through the official Dallas ISD website linked above.
For more information, contact R L THORNTON EL at (972) 794-8000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DALLAS, TX 75241-2729
(972) 794-8000
R L THORNTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DALLAS, TX with about 372 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- DALLAS ISD
- Total Students:
- 372
- Teachers:
- 26
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 372 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending R L THORNTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 89% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 89.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.8%
- Two or more races
- 2.2%
- White
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 40.9%
- Male
- 59.1%
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.