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R L THORNTON EL

R L THORNTON EL is a public elementary school in DALLAS ISD (DALLAS County), Texas. It serves 45 students in special education of 212 total students. It holds a TEA accountability rating of C and an overall SPED support score of 39.6.

  • School District: DALLAS ISD
  • County: DALLAS
  • Grade Type: Elementary
  • Grade Span: EE - 05
  • Campus Type: Traditional Public School
  • Ranking Status: Ranked
  • Charter School: No
  • Median Household Income: in ZIP code 75241 is $51,171
  • TEA Accountability Overview →
Street view of R L THORNTON EL in DALLAS, TX
39.6/100
Overall SPED Support Score
93.4%
SPED Support Percentile
C
General Accountability Rating

SPED Sub-Scores

24.7/100
Academic Performance
53.7/100
Academic Growth
12.4/100
Inclusion & Placement
55.2/100
Staffing Support
87.3/100
Discipline Climate
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Graduation & Dropout

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General Information on Students and Teachers 2019 2022 2025
Total number of students 212
Number of students in Special Education 45
Percentage of students in Special Education 21.2%
Total Students with Disabilities 44
Students with Autism 29
Students with Behavioral Disabilities 2
Students with Intellectual Disability 9
Students with Non-Categorical Early Childhood 1
Students with Physical Disabilities 3
Total Count of Teachers 28.7
Count of Special Education Teachers (Full Time Equivalent) 3
Percentage of Special Ed Teachers 15.7%
Ratio of Special Education Students to Special Education Teachers 15

Frequently Asked Questions

Does R L THORNTON EL offer strong special education support?
R L THORNTON EL has an Overall SPED Support Score of 39.6, placing it in the 93.4 percentile of ranked Texas public schools, which reflects strong special education support. The school serves 45 students in special education with 3 special education teachers.
What grades does R L THORNTON EL serve?
R L THORNTON EL serves grades EE - 05, classified as elementary in DALLAS ISD.
Is R L THORNTON EL a charter school?
No. R L THORNTON EL is a traditional public school in DALLAS ISD.
How does R L THORNTON EL compare to other Texas schools for special education?
You can compare R L THORNTON EL side-by-side with up to four other Texas schools across STAAR results, special education metrics, discipline, and graduation data on the school comparison page at https://learningdifferences.info/compare/.
What is R L THORNTON EL's TEA accountability rating?
R L THORNTON EL has a Texas Education Agency accountability rating of C for the 2025 reporting year.

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