JOHN W THIMMIG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

JOHN W THIMMIG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the School District 27J school district, located in HENDERSON, CO with about 675 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 35 teachers, JOHN W THIMMIG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

John W. Thimmig Elementary School is located in Henderson, Colorado, and serves as a key educational anchor within the Brighton 27J School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive, community-centered environment that focuses on the foundational academic and social development of its students. By emphasizing core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science, the school aims to prepare young learners for middle school success while encouraging a positive attitude toward lifelong learning.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Thimmig Elementary is dedicated to creating an inclusive culture that addresses the individual needs of its diverse student population. The school typically integrates character development initiatives and extracurricular opportunities designed to build student confidence and collaborative skills. As part of the growing Brighton 27J district, the school works closely with parents and the local Henderson community to provide a safe, structured, and engaging atmosphere that helps children grow both personally and intellectually.

For more information, contact JOHN W THIMMIG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (303) 655-2750 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

11453 OSWEGO STREET
HENDERSON, CO 80640-7612
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JOHN W THIMMIG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in HENDERSON, CO with about 675 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
675
Teachers:
35.4
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 675 students

Hispanic/Latino
49.5%
White
41.5%
Asian
4.0%
Two or more races
3.3%
Black or African American
1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
44.9%
Male
55.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.