Thornton El
San Antonio, TX · Northside ISD · Grades PK-5
2,363rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 46%· Stable
Thornton El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Thornton El 2,363rd 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 46% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 44th in 2019 to 46th in 2025.
Thornton El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 227 students tested
Thornton El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 568 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 57.1% | 53.5% | ▼ 3.6 pts | |
| Asian | 9.8% | 16.9% | ▲ 7.1 pts | |
| White | 24.4% | 16.0% | ▼ 8.4 pts | |
| Black | 5.1% | 7.7% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.9% | 5.6% | ▲ 2.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Thornton El
Typical home value $269K in zip 78240 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
- 7Somerset Academy OaksSomerset Academies of Texas · 0.6 mi away · charter1,660th of 4,406
ELA 63% · Math 44% - 3Boone ElNorthside ISD · 0.9 mi away3,374th of 4,406
ELA 42% · Math 34% - –Alternative ElNorthside ISD · 1.5 mi away
- 3Carnahan ElNorthside ISD · 1.5 mi away3,470th of 4,406
ELA 38% · Math 36% - 1Mcdermott ElNorthside ISD · 1.7 mi away4,269th of 4,406
ELA 31% · Math 17% - 10Basis San Antonio Pri- Medical Center CampusBasis Texas · 1.8 mi away · charter154th of 4,406
ELA 85% · Math 79% - 1Rhodes ElNorthside ISD · 2 mi away4,041st of 4,406
ELA 32% · Math 27% - 6Scobee ElNorthside ISD · 2.1 mi away1,959th of 4,406
ELA 57% · Math 44%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Thornton El in?
Thornton El is part of the Northside ISD district in San Antonio, Texas.
Is Thornton El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Thornton El 2,363rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 46% 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 54%, Asian 17%, White 16%, Black 8% (568 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Thornton El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78240 is $269K 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.