Overview
THORNTON EL is a public primary in ARLINGTON, Texas. The school enrolls 849 students. It is part of the ARLINGTON ISD district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
94% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictARLINGTON ISD
County48439
CityARLINGTON
ZIP76010
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID480870000266
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment849
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino88.1%
Black / African American0.2%
Asian8.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %94%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)