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THORNTON EL

THORNTON EL is a public elementary school in NORTHSIDE ISD (BEXAR County), Texas. It serves 82 students in special education of 573 total students. It holds a TEA accountability rating of C and an overall SPED support score of 40.1.

  • School District: NORTHSIDE ISD
  • County: BEXAR
  • Grade Type: Elementary
  • Grade Span: EE - 05
  • Campus Type: Traditional Public School
  • Ranking Status: Ranked
  • Charter School: No
  • Median Household Income: in ZIP code 78240 is $62,203
  • TEA Accountability Overview →
Street view of THORNTON EL in SAN ANTONIO, TX
40.1/100
Overall SPED Support Score
96.2%
SPED Support Percentile
C
General Accountability Rating

SPED Sub-Scores

16.2/100
Academic Performance
48.2/100
Academic Growth
54.9/100
Inclusion & Placement
48.0/100
Staffing Support
89.9/100
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 573
Number of students in Special Education 82
Percentage of students in Special Education 14.3%
Total Students with Disabilities 81
Students with Autism 19
Students with Behavioral Disabilities 11
Students with Intellectual Disability 16
Students with Non-Categorical Early Childhood 2
Students with Physical Disabilities 33
Total Count of Teachers 60.8
Count of Special Education Teachers (Full Time Equivalent) 3.2
Percentage of Special Ed Teachers 7.6%
Ratio of Special Education Students to Special Education Teachers 25.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Does THORNTON EL offer strong special education support?
THORNTON EL has an Overall SPED Support Score of 40.1, placing it in the 96.2 percentile of ranked Texas public schools, which reflects strong special education support. The school serves 82 students in special education with 3.2 special education teachers.
What grades does THORNTON EL serve?
THORNTON EL serves grades EE - 05, classified as elementary in NORTHSIDE ISD.
Is THORNTON EL a charter school?
No. THORNTON EL is a traditional public school in NORTHSIDE 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 C for the 2025 reporting year.

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