THORNTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
THORNTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Adams 12 Five Star Schools school district, located in THORNTON, CO with about 446 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, THORNTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
THORNTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 900 Eppinger Boulevard in Thornton, Colorado, is a dedicated educational institution serving the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to achieve academic excellence while developing strong social and emotional foundations. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside character development, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.
As a community-centered school, Thornton Elementary places a high priority on the partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood. The school’s official website provides resources for parents and community members to stay informed about academic calendars, district policies, and extracurricular opportunities. Through its focus on personalized learning and a culture of belonging, Thornton Elementary aims to empower every student to reach their full potential within a safe and engaging educational setting.
For more information, contact THORNTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (720) 972-5660 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
THORNTON, CO 80229-3504
(720) 972-5660
http://thorntone.adams12.org
THORNTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in THORNTON, CO with about 446 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Adams 12 Five Star Schools
- Total Students:
- 446
- Teachers:
- 24.28
- 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
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 446 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending THORNTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 71% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 71.1%
- White
- 20.4%
- Black or African American
- 3.1%
- Asian
- 3.1%
- Two or more races
- 1.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 49.8%
- Male
- 50.2%
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.