Serving 393 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thornwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thornwood Elementary School's student population of 393 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
393 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thornwood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thornwood Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5958 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
47%
53%
Black
29%
13%
White
15%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thornwood Elementary School's ranking?
Thornwood Elementary School is ranked #5958 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Thornwood Elementary School often compared to?
Thornwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meadow Wood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Thornwood Elementary School?
393 students attend Thornwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Thornwood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thornwood Elementary School?
Thornwood Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thornwood Elementary School offer ?
Thornwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Thornwood Elementary School part of?
Thornwood Elementary School is part of Spring Branch Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Thornwood Elementary School located?
Thornwood Elementary School is located in the Memorial neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 8 other public schools located in Memorial.
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