Thornton El
Arlington, TX · Arlington ISD · Grades PK-6
4,249th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 4%· Stable
Thornton El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Thornton El 4,249th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 4% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 8th in 2019 to 4th in 2025.
Thornton El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 390 students tested
Thornton El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 761 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 86.5% | 91.5% | ▲ 5.0 pts | |
| Black | 8.1% | 5.3% | ▼ 2.8 pts | |
| White | 3.3% | 2.2% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| Asian | 1.2% | 0.4% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Thornton El
Typical home value $237K in zip 76010 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Thornton El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Johns ElArlington ISD · 0.6 mi away4,023rd of 4,406
ELA 33% · Math 26% - 1Crouch ElArlington ISD · 0.9 mi away4,174th of 4,406
ELA 26% · Math 27% - 4Adams ElArlington ISD · 0.9 mi away3,044th of 4,406
ELA 42% · Math 40% - 1Berry ElArlington ISD · 1 mi away4,104th of 4,406
ELA 32% · Math 24% - 2Rankin ElArlington ISD · 1.1 mi away3,706th of 4,406
ELA 38% · Math 30% - 2Anderson ElArlington ISD · 1.1 mi away3,936th of 4,406
ELA 33% · Math 29% - 2Patrick ElArlington ISD · 1.1 mi away3,782nd of 4,406
ELA 31% · Math 35% - 2Crow Leadership AcademyArlington ISD · 1.3 mi away3,784th of 4,406
ELA 32% · Math 34%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Thornton El in?
Thornton El is part of the Arlington ISD district in Arlington, Texas.
Is Thornton El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Thornton El 4,249th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 4% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Thornton El?
Hispanic 92%, Black 5%, White 2% (761 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Thornton El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 76010 is $237K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.