THORNTON EL
THORNTON EL is a public elementary school in TEMPLE ISD (BELL County), Texas. It serves 129 students in special education of 763 total students. It holds a TEA accountability rating of D and an overall SPED support score of 31.6.
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- School District: TEMPLE ISD
- County: BELL
- Grade Type: Elementary
- Grade Span: KG - 05
- Campus Type: Traditional Public School
- Ranking Status: Ranked
- Charter School: No
- Median Household Income: in ZIP code 76502 is $80,504
- TEA Accountability Overview →
31.6/100
Overall SPED Support Score
1.2%
SPED Support Percentile
General Accountability Rating
SPED Sub-Scores
12.6/100
Academic Performance
49.2/100
Academic Growth
7.8/100
Inclusion & Placement
30.9/100
Staffing Support
86.7/100
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 | 763 | ||
| Number of students in Special Education | 129 | ||
| Percentage of students in Special Education | 16.9% | ||
| Total Students with Disabilities | 106 | ||
| Students with Autism | 4 | ||
| Students with Behavioral Disabilities | 13 | ||
| Students with Intellectual Disability | 42 | ||
| Students with Non-Categorical Early Childhood | 1 | ||
| Students with Physical Disabilities | 46 | ||
| Total Count of Teachers | 73.3 | ||
| Count of Special Education Teachers (Full Time Equivalent) | 2 | ||
| Percentage of Special Ed Teachers | 4.6% | ||
| Ratio of Special Education Students to Special Education Teachers | 64.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does THORNTON EL offer strong special education support?
THORNTON EL has an Overall SPED Support Score of 31.6, placing it in the 1.2 percentile of ranked Texas public schools, which reflects developing special education support. The school serves 129 students in special education with 2 special education teachers.
What grades does THORNTON EL serve?
THORNTON EL serves grades KG - 05, classified as elementary in TEMPLE ISD.
Is THORNTON EL a charter school?
No. THORNTON EL is a traditional public school in TEMPLE ISD.
How does THORNTON EL compare to other Texas schools for special education?
You can compare 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 THORNTON EL's TEA accountability rating?
THORNTON EL has a Texas Education Agency accountability rating of D for the 2025 reporting year.
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