Tarver Elementary School

3500 Summit Grove Parkway
Thornton, CO 80241
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Tarver Elementary School serves 497 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Tarver Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
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 (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 497 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in CO
  • Math Proficiency
    : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Btm 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:

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School Overview

Tarver Elementary School's student population of 497 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% 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 is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
Overall Testing Rank
#1116 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
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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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Diversity Score
0.60
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Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #1116 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% 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 47% 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 (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 497 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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