Serving 880 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Thunder Valley Pk-8 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 14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 880 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Thunder Valley PK-8 serves the southeast part of Frederick, CO, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 13 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.9 miles to the school from the edge of the zone, and the furthest point being about 7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thunder Valley Pk-8's student population of 880 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
880 students
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Year Founded
2013
School Rankings
Thunder Valley Pk-8 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 Thunder Valley Pk-8 is 0.52, 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
#1559 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
62%
37%
Black
1%
5%
White
32%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.9%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thunder Valley Pk-8's ranking?
Thunder Valley Pk-8 is ranked #1559 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Thunder Valley Pk-8 often compared to?
Thunder Valley Pk-8is often viewed alongside schools like Coal Ridge Middle School, Carbon Valley Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Thunder Valley Pk-8?
880 students attend Thunder Valley Pk-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Thunder Valley Pk-8 students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thunder Valley Pk-8?
Thunder Valley Pk-8 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Thunder Valley Pk-8 offer ?
Thunder Valley Pk-8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thunder Valley Pk-8 part of?
Thunder Valley Pk-8 is part of St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j.
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