Thornton School
Public
Elementary Grades 1–5
Part of Johnston
4 School Street, Johnston, RI 02919 · (401) 943-7369
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Academic performance
Math proficiency17%
State average 21.2%
Reading / language arts30%
State average 35.5%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
340Students enrolled
11:1Student–teacher ratio
69%Free / reduced lunch
SuburbSetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Grade 172
Grade 272
Grade 374
Grade 462
Grade 560
Students
Hispanic · 46%157
White · 38%129
Black · 9%30
Asian · 4%14
Two or more races · 3%10
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
325’20
327’21
335’22
346’23
340’24
Location
4 School Street Johnston
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.