Tarver Elementary School

3500 Summit Grove Parkway
Thornton, CO 80241
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 497 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tarver Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 497 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 50% in CO
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tarver Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Tarver Elementary School's student population of 497 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
497 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Tarver Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tarver Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#807 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
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33%
32%
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44%
45%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tarver Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
7%
3%
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Hispanic
31%
35%
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Black
1%
4%
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White
55%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.60
This chart display the diversity score of Tarver Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tarver Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tarver Elementary School's ranking?
Tarver Elementary School is ranked #807 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Tarver Elementary School often compared to?
Tarver Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glacier Peak Elementary School, Prairie Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Tarver Elementary School?
497 students attend Tarver Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Tarver Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tarver Elementary School?
Tarver Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tarver Elementary School offer ?
Tarver Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Tarver Elementary School part of?
Tarver Elementary School is part of Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 497 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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