Serving 307 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Thornydale Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
307 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
40%
48%
Black
3%
6%
White
53%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Thornydale Elementary School?
307 students attend Thornydale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Thornydale Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thornydale Elementary School?
Thornydale Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Thornydale Elementary School offer ?
Thornydale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Thornydale Elementary School part of?
Thornydale Elementary School is part of Marana Unified District (4404).
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