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#124 of 302 schools in RI
Top 41% in state
Thornton School
Elementary School · Johnston · Johnston, RI
A Johnston elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4 School Street, Johnston, RI 02919
- Math 24% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thornton School score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from RI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thornton School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,104/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Johnston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,811
Median home value
$326,100
Median rent
$1,259/mo
College educated
29.1%
Homeownership
72.4%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02919; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Rocco SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 135 | Compare → |
| Stone Hill SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 234 | Compare → |
| St Mary Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 148 | Compare → |
| George J. Peters SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 260 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Johnston
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 8
- District spending per student
- $20,836NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thornton School is listed in Johnston; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thornton School
Thornton School is a public elementary school in Johnston, RI, part of Johnston, serving approximately 346 students in grades 1st-5th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #124 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thornton School
What grades does Thornton School serve?
Thornton School serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Thornton School?
Thornton School has an enrollment of approximately 346 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thornton School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thornton School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thornton School rank in RI?
Thornton School ranks #124 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Thornton School's MySchoolScout rating?
Thornton School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Thornton School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thornton School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Thornton School a charter school?
No, Thornton School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thornton School a Title I school?
No, Thornton School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thornton School?
62.7% of students at Thornton School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 346
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.9%
- Phone
- (401) 943-7369
- Area population (ZIP 02919)
- 29,473
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02919; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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