Serving 491 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hunters Glen 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 491 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hunters Glen Elementary School serves the northeast part of Thornton, CO, covering an area of approximately 3.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2.5 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hunters Glen Elementary School's student population of 491 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
491 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Hunters Glen Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hunters Glen Elementary School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#750 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
44%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.1%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hunters Glen Elementary School's ranking?
Hunters Glen Elementary School is ranked #750 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Hunters Glen Elementary School often compared to?
Hunters Glen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hulstrom K-8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Hunters Glen Elementary School?
491 students attend Hunters Glen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Hunters Glen Elementary School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hunters Glen Elementary School?
Hunters Glen Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hunters Glen Elementary School offer ?
Hunters Glen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hunters Glen Elementary School part of?
Hunters Glen Elementary School is part of Adams 12 Five Star Schools.
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