THORNTON EL

THORNTON EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the TEMPLE ISD school district, located in TEMPLE, TX with about 734 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 44 teachers, THORNTON EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 ELementary School is a public school serving students in Temple, Texas, as part of the Temple Independent School District (TISD). Located at 2900 Pin Oak Drive, the school serves the local community by providing foundational K-5 education. As part of the TISD network, THORNTON ELementary operates under the district’s broader mission to provide high-quality instruction, foster student growth, and prepare children for academic success in their later schooling years.

The school is characterized by its focus on community engagement and the standard curriculum requirements set by the state of Texas. By utilizing resources provided by the Temple Independent School District, THORNTON ELementary offers a structured learning environment aimed at developing both social and academic skills. Families interested in specific school report cards, enrollment procedures, or extracurricular programs can find additional details and district-wide updates on the official website at http://www.tisd.org.

For more information, contact THORNTON EL at (254) 215-5700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.