Serving 725 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Thunder Vista P-8 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher 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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 725 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thunder Vista P-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Thunder Vista P-8's student population of 725 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
725 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Rankings
Thunder Vista P-8 ranks within the top 20% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thunder Vista P-8 is 0.48, 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
#244 out of 1748 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-59%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
15%
37%
Black
1%
5%
White
70%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.7%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thunder Vista P-8's ranking?
Thunder Vista P-8 is ranked #244 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Thunder Vista P-8 often compared to?
Thunder Vista P-8is often viewed alongside schools like Prospect Ridge Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Thunder Vista P-8?
725 students attend Thunder Vista P-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Thunder Vista P-8 students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thunder Vista P-8?
Thunder Vista P-8 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Thunder Vista P-8 offer ?
Thunder Vista P-8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thunder Vista P-8 part of?
Thunder Vista P-8 is part of Adams 12 Five Star Schools.
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