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Thornton El

2825 COTTONWOOD LN, TEMPLE, TX 76502

Ranked 2796 of 5501 in Texas

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Thornton El

2825 COTTONWOOD LN, TEMPLE, TX 76502

Ranked 2796 of 5501 in Texas

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About Thornton El

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 40%
Reading 37%
State average proficiency is 40% in Math and 37% in Reading.
44
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
740
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 19.19%
Asian 3.92%
Hispanic 54.86%
Black 15.27%
Two+ Races 5.81%
Native Am. 0.54%
White
19.19%
Asian
3.92%
Hispanic
54.86%
Black
15.27%
Two+ Races
5.81%
Native Am.
0.54%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 740
50.41%
373 Female
49.59%
367 Male

Student Population

740 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

496 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Thornton El Contact Information

Address

2825 COTTONWOOD LN, TEMPLE, TX 76502

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Phone

(254) 215-5700

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TOP 2796 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Thornton El

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:55 AM – 3:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:40 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Thornton Elementary "Texans" lead the way regarding academic engagement! As part of the 2025-2026 school year, the campus incorporates High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM), which is a state-approved initiative to increase critical thinking and engagement in the classroom. Additionally, the campus shares in the district's recent success of expanding Makerspaces, allowing every student to have access to hands-on STEM learning opportunities. The campus is dedicated to creating an atmosphere of "a small school with a big heart," including an active PTA and opportunities for community events, such as the upcoming spring literacy fair.

FAQ

Q1. Does Thomton Elementary School have programs other than regular classes?

Ans. Yes, the school can offer programs for students and activities that make them smarter.

Q2. What do teachers do to help students at Thomton Elementary School?

Ans. Structured lessons and constant help from the teacher help students learn.

Q3. What do teachers do at Thomton Elementary School?

Ans. Teachers teach lessons, keep an eye on how students are doing, and help them do better in school.

Q4. How does Thomton Elementary School help students grow?

Ans. The school helps students learn in school and grow as people through a variety of activities.

Q5. How does Thomton Elementary School talk to parents?

Ans. The school may send out news through meetings, messages, and other ways to talk to each other.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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