Thornton Elementary School
- Thornton Elementary School serves 446 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.
- Thornton 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 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%.
School Overview
- Thornton Elementary School's student population of 446 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 446 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Thornton Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,718 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Thornton Elementary School is 0.44, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #1381 out of 1718 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| 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 | 19:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 72% | 34% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 21% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 54% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 15% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and 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 | 1706 students
0.2 miles
9351 Washington Street
Denver, CO 80229
(720)972-4800 0.2 9-12 1706 - Denver The International School At Thornton Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 925 students
0.3 miles
9451 Hoffman Way
Denver, CO 80229
(720)972-5160 0.3 6-8 925 - Denver Achieve Academy Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 554 students
0.8 miles
9100 Poze Blvd
Denver, CO 80229
(303)853-1300 0.8 PK-8 554 - Denver Explore Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-6 | 422 students
0.8 miles
2410 Poze Blvd
Denver, CO 80229
(303)853-1300 0.8 PK-6 422 - Denver Mc Elwain Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 457 students
0.8 miles
1020 Dawson Drive
Denver, CO 80229
(720)972-5500 0.8 K-5 457
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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