Thunder Mountain Elementary School

3063 F1/2 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 443 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thunder Mountain Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). 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 16:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 443 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Thunder Mountain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Thunder Mountain Elementary School's student population of 443 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
443 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Thunder Mountain Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thunder Mountain Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1173 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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22%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Thunder Mountain Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Thunder Mountain Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
28%
35%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
67%
51%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of Thunder Mountain Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Thunder Mountain Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Thunder Mountain Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thunder Mountain Elementary School's ranking?
Thunder Mountain Elementary School is ranked #1173 out of 1,779 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?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Thunder Mountain Elementary School?
443 students attend Thunder Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Thunder Mountain Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thunder Mountain Elementary School?
Thunder Mountain Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Thunder Mountain Elementary School offer ?
Thunder Mountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Thunder Mountain Elementary School part of?
Thunder Mountain Elementary School is part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 443 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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