Thorndyke Road

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319 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Thorndyke Road School is a public elementary school located in the Greendale neighborhood of Worcester, Massachusetts, serving students from kindergarten through sixth grade. As part of the Worcester Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a supportive and structured academic environment. The school emphasizes foundational learning in core subjects while fostering a sense of community among its diverse student body, focusing on both the intellectual and social-emotional development of its pupils.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Thorndyke Road School strives to integrate technology and enrichment opportunities to prepare students for future academic success. The school maintains a collaborative atmosphere, encouraging active parent involvement and community partnerships to enhance the educational experience. By prioritizing a safe and inclusive learning culture, Thorndyke Road aims to help every child reach their full potential within the broader framework of the Worcester educational system.

319

Total Students

21.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thorndyke Road
Demographic	Student Count
White	108
Hispanic	139
Black	51
Asian	13
Two or More	8

Hispanic
139 (43.6%)
White
108 (33.9%)
Black
51 (16.0%)
Asian
13 (4.1%)
Two or More
8 (2.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Worcester
Phone:	(508)799-3550
Website:	http://worcesterschools.org/school/thorndyke-road-school/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	319
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 47

Grade 6 40

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Thorndyke Road
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	44
Grade 1	33
Grade 2	54
Grade 3	60
Grade 4	41
Grade 5	47
Grade 6	40

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Thorndyke Road
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	162	50.8%
Male	157	49.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)