Serving 531 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John W Thimmig Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 36% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (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 71% 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: 531 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John W Thimmig Elementary School serves the west part of Henderson, CO, covering an attendance area of approximately 8.4 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 2.6 miles to the nearest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
John W Thimmig Elementary School's student population of 531 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
531 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
John W Thimmig Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John W Thimmig Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1006 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
61%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
29%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John W Thimmig Elementary School's ranking?
John W Thimmig Elementary School is ranked #1006 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are John W Thimmig Elementary School often compared to?
John W Thimmig Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Turnberry Elementary School, Community Leadership Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend John W Thimmig Elementary School?
531 students attend John W Thimmig Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of John W Thimmig Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John W Thimmig Elementary School?
John W Thimmig Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does John W Thimmig Elementary School offer ?
John W Thimmig Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John W Thimmig Elementary School part of?
John W Thimmig Elementary School is part of School District 27j.
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