Thornton School District

District Overview
The Thornton School District is an active, traditional public school district located at 47 Old Ward Bridge Rd. in Plymouth, New Hampshire. Operating as an independent, non-charter district, it manages a single educational facility serving children from kindergarten through eighth grade. Nestled within a distant rural setting in the greater Lebanon-Claremont metropolitan area, the district offers an intimate learning environment tailored to the unique needs of its local community.

During the 2024–2025 school year, Thornton School District educated a total enrollment of 172 students, reflecting a balanced demographic profile across its elementary and middle school grades, including 85 female and 87 male pupils. To deliver personalized instruction and robust operational care, the district employs a well-equipped educational workforce consisting of 48 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers and nearly 22 FTE support personnel. With a overall staffing footprint of approximately 70 full-time equivalent roles, the district demonstrates a strong commitment to maintaining low student-to-staff proportions and delivering quality educational services to its learners.
1
Total Schools
172
Total Students
48.0
Full-Time Teachers
3.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thornton School District
Demographic Student Count
White157
Hispanic6
Black2
Two or More5
American Indian2
  • White
    157 (91.3%)
  • Hispanic
    6 (3.5%)
  • Two or More
    5 (2.9%)
  • Black
    2 (1.2%)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Thornton School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle0
High0
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:1
Students:172*
Teachers (FTE):48.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:3.6
Schools in Thornton School District
Found 1 Schools