Thornton Elementary School
- Thornton Elementary School serves 394 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Thornton Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Thornton Elementary School's student population of 394 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 394 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Thornton Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Thornton Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #1485 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 69% | 34% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 22% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 61% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 15% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Adams 12 Five Star s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Thornton Elementary School is Thornton High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is The International School At Thornton Middle School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is The International School At Thornton Middle School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Denver Thornton High School Grades: 9-12 | 1734 students
0.2 miles
9351 Washington Street
Denver, CO 80229
(720)972-4800 0.2 9-12 1734 - Denver The International School At Thornton Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 923 students
0.3 miles
9451 Hoffman Way
Denver, CO 80229
(720)972-5160 0.3 6-8 923 - Denver Achieve Academy Grades: PK-8 | 564 students
0.8 miles
9100 Poze Blvd
Denver, CO 80229
(303)853-1300 0.8 PK-8 564 - Denver Mc Elwain Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 420 students
0.8 miles
1020 Dawson Drive
Denver, CO 80229
(720)972-5500 0.8 K-5 420 - Denver Academy High School Grades: 9-12 | 435 students
0.9 miles
8970 York Street
Denver, CO 80229
(303)853-1900 0.9 9-12 435
School Reviews
| 5 I've been volunteering at Thornton Elementary for the past four years, and I highly recommend this school. The teachers are excellent. The school has music, art and PE for exploratories. My only complaint is the students do not spend enough time on computers. It is essential for elementary students to become computer literate.
I am a retired Media Specialist from Aurora Colorado. - Posted by Teacher - jhous |
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