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Thornton School
PublicElementaryGrades 1–5
4 School Street, Johnston, RI 02919 · (401) 943-7369 · Part of Johnston School District
Students
340
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
69%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
1–5
What stands out about Thornton School
- Reading / language arts 6 pts below the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency17%
State average 21.2%
Reading / language arts30%
State average 35.5%
Location
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4 School Street, Johnston
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 172
Grade 272
Grade 374
Grade 462
Grade 560
Enrollment over time
325’20
327’21
335’22
346’23
340’24
Up 4.6% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 46%White 38%Black 9%Asian 4%Two or more races 3%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.