- Enrollment
- 2,320
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Temple, TX
Thornton El
Federal NCES profile for Thornton El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484233004828
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thornton El earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Texas schools.
- #8 of 12
- schools in Temple · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 75.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Thornton El has class sizes larger than 82% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thornton El ranks #8 of 12 schools in Temple, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Thornton El held near 740 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.4 → 43.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 484233004828 · Temple, TX Other · MID · TRAD
763 enr · 17.3:1 · 75.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Temple H S (2,320 students)
Thornton El held near 740 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.4 → 43.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Thornton El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Temple H S
Temple H S
2,320 students
- This school 763
Thornton El
763 students
- Travis Science 686
Travis Science Academy
686 students
- Bonham Middle 627
Bonham Middle
627 students
- Lamar Middle 553
Lamar Middle
553 students
- Jefferson El 504
Jefferson El
504 students
What this shows Thornton El reports 763 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thornton El compares
Thornton El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.3% | ▲ 22% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 763 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
763
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in Texas - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,629
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 512 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.8%
White 19.9%
African American 12.8%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Thornton El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Temple Isd reports $12,629 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thornton El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Travis Science Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bonham Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lamar Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thornton El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~763 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thornton El
How many students attend Thornton El?
Thornton El has 763 students enrolled. It is a public school in Temple, TX. CCD year-over-year: 744 (2022-23) → 740 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thornton El?
The student-teacher ratio at Thornton El is 17.3:1, which is 18% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thornton El?
75.3% of students at Thornton El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thornton El?
The largest demographic group at Thornton El is Hispanic or Latino at 58.8% of enrollment, in Temple, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thornton El?
Thornton El has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Thornton El rank among schools in Temple?
By Resource Investment Index, Thornton El ranks #8 of 12 schools in Temple, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Temple on the city page.
What other schools are in Temple Isd?
Besides Thornton El, Temple Isd also operates Temple H S (2,320 students), Travis Science Academy (686 students), and Bonham Middle (627 students). See the Temple Isd district page for the complete list.