Elementary Schools in Thornton School District

Summary:

The Thornton School District in New Hampshire is home to one standout elementary school, Thornton Central School, which has consistently ranked among the top 50 elementary schools in the state. This high-performing school serves students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade and has maintained a strong 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Thornton Central School's academic performance is particularly impressive, with proficiency rates that significantly outpace the state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. The school's mathematics proficiency is especially noteworthy, with several grade levels achieving proficiency rates over 70%. Additionally, Thornton Central School boasts a very low student-teacher ratio of 7.2, which likely contributes to its strong academic outcomes.

While Thornton Central School's overall performance is exceptional, the school may benefit from further analysis to identify any areas for continued improvement, such as in 7th-grade mathematics and 5th-grade reading. Additionally, the school's relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch may suggest a need to ensure equitable access and support for students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.

District Detail

47 Old Ward Bridge Rd.
Plymouth, NH 03264-1296

(603) 536-1254

SchoolDigger Rank:
50^th of 158 New Hampshire districts

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Grades served: K-8
Students: 172

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 0
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NH SAS Mathematics (2025)							NH SAS Reading (2025)							NH SAS Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NH SAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics All Grades	NH SAS Reading 3rd Grade	NH SAS Reading 4th Grade	NH SAS Reading 5th Grade	NH SAS Reading 6th Grade	NH SAS Reading 7th Grade	NH SAS Reading 8th Grade	NH SAS Reading All Grades	NH SAS Science 5th Grade	NH SAS Science 8th Grade	NH SAS Science All Grades	Total
Thornton Central School	Public	K-8	1886 NH Rte. 175	Thornton	03285	Grafton County	Thornton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 726-8904	172	24	7.1	22.7%	157 (91.3%)	2 (1.2%)	6 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.9%)	72.3	47^th of 224 public elementary schools	79.0%		72.2	53^rd of 234 public elementary schools	77.4%	6	81.0	79.0	50.0	48.0	33.0	63.0	57.0	50.0	79.0	64.0	52.0	54.0	79.0	62.0	50.0	68.0	61.0	$19,780

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Campton School District	3.43 mi	1	51^st
Waterville Valley School District	8.79 mi	1
Plymouth School District	9.25 mi	1	48^th
Pemi-baker Regional School District	9.35 mi	1	42^nd
Rumney School District	10 mi	1

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Hampshire Department of Education.

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